Temporary Staff

Mr. EDWARDS
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has agreed to meet a deputation from the Temporary Staff Confederation (Civil Servants): if so, when: and whether he will agree to the appointment of an arbitrator to decide the matter in dispute unless settled by agreement?

Mr. BALDWIN
With regard to the first part of the question, I have decided that no useful purpose would be served by my receiving the deputation referred to, and the Temporary Staff Confederation has been so informed. I am not-prepared to agree that the matter in dispute should be referred to an arbitrator.