asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will review his decision to abolish the Industrial and Staff Canteens Wages Council; and if he will make a statement.

Having received objections in response to the published notice of intention to abolish this council, my right hon. Friend has established a commission of inquiry, to whom the draft abolition order and objections have been referred for inquiry and report. A decision on the council's future will be made after the commission's report is received.