HC Deb 06 July 1914 vol 64 c809
20. Lord NINIAN CRICHTON-STUART

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether any steps have been taken with regard to the shipping strike in British ports; and, if so, what they are?

Mr. BURNS

I understand that during the last few days discussions have been taking place between a committee of the Shipping Federation and the joint committee of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, the Steam Engine-Makers' Society, and the Marine Engineers' Association. In the circumstances of the case, it does not appear practicable for the Department to take action at present.