asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list those trade unions which he has invited to his Department since 18th June, 1970, to meet him for general discussions about the problems of their respective industries.

I have had many discussions with trade unionists as representatives on various organisations, including the economic planning councils.I have also had a series of informal talks with a number of trade unions whose members are directly concerned with the activities of my Department, and met many trade unionists on visits to various parts of the country. I have also endeavoured to make clear to the trade unions that I would always welcome discussions with them on topics concerning their members which relate to my Department.