14U.K.It shall be the duty of the CAA, except so far as it is satisfied that adequate machinery exists for achieving the purpose of this paragraph, to seek consultation with any organisation appearing to the CAA to be appropriate with a view to the conclusion between the CAA and that organisation of such agreements as appear to the parties to be desirable with respect to the establishment and maintenance of machinery for—
(a)the settlement by negotiation of terms and conditions of employment of employees of the CAA, with provision for reference to arbitration in default of such a settlement in such cases as may be determined by or under the agreements; and
(b)the promotion and encouragement of measures affecting the safety, health and welfare of employees of the CAA and the discussion of other matters of mutual interest to the CAA and its employees, including efficiency in the performance of the CAA’s functions.