asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he has completed his examination of the report of the consultative committee of trade unions of C.I.E. and, if so, with what result.

The examination of the report of the consultative committee of trade unions with members in C.I.E. was completed some time ago. While it has not been possible to accept all the recommendations in the report, effect is being given to a number of them.

I should add that the situation which existed when the committee was formulating proposals was altered radically by the dieselisation and reorganisation programme later approved.