asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if his Department were invited to be represented at a conciliation conference under the auspices of the Labour Court on 15th July, 1969, and 30th June, 1969, in connection with a dispute concerning hours of work and pensions; and, if so, why his Department refused to respond to these invitations, at least up to 24th October, 1969, having regard to the designation order made on 8th October, 1969.
Written Answers. - Labour Court Conference.
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My Department have not refused to attend such a conciliation conference but suggested its deferment, pending completion of the necessary examination on the official side of the claim involved. The conference will in fact take place this week.