§ Mr. O'GRADYI beg to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the Government has accepted the report of Sir Edward Clarke respecting the Port of London dispute, and, if so, what action is to be taken; whether his attention has been called to the statement of Mr. Watts, assistant manager of the Port of London Authority, to the effect that the body are more determined than ever to have nothing to do with the men now on strike, and whether, having regard to the fact that the Port of London Authority was created by His Majesty's Government to represent all the interests involved in the Port and also those of the general community, by what right and by whose sanction is Mr. Watts entitled to make such a statement; whether the Cabinet Committee that is inquiring into unrest has suggested to the London Transport Workers the formation of a Joint Board to deal with disputes; whether a similar proposal was made to the employers, and, if so, what were the replies; and in the event of a refusal by one or both sides, what steps do the Government intend taking towards the settlement of the present trouble and the avoidance of future trouble in the Port of London?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI am not now in a position to make a statement, but on the Motion for the Adjournment of the House I hope to be able to do so. I hope my hon. Friend will not press me to reply now.