§ 63. Mr. ANDERSONasked the Minister of Munitions whether the Clyde Dilution of Labour Commissioners have completed their inquiry into the circumstances leading up to certain disputes on the Clyde and to the deportation, without trial, from Glasgow of certain workmen; whether the Report of the Commissioners has been forwarded to the Ministry of Munitions and whether it will be made public; and whether any opportunity will be afforded to the deported men to disprove, if possible, the charges made against them?
§ Dr. ADDISONAs I stated on 12th April, an inquiry was undertaken by the Clyde Dilution Commissioners into the causes and circumstances leading up to 1980 the strike at Beardmore's, Parkhead. The completion of the inquiry was delayed by the illness of a material witness, but I understand that the Commissioners are now considering their Report. When the Report has been received, my right hon. Friend will consider what action he should take thereon.
§ Mr. W. ROCHWill the evidence in this Report be published when it is completed?
§ Dr. ADDISONI will be able to say what will be done when I see the Report.
§ Mr. PRINGLEWill the precedent set in the case of Lord Balfour of Burleigh's Report on Discontent on the Clyde be followed with reference to this Report?
§ Dr. ADDISONmade a reply which was inaudible.