19. Mr. TYSON WILSONasked the Minister of Munitions if he is aware that thirty moulders left the employ of Messrs. G. Hodgson, Limited, of Bradford, on 1st June, owing to the refusal of the firm to pay the standard rate of wage, and that the workmen offered to submit the matter to arbitration; that the firm refused the offer; that the action of the firm is causing serious discontent in the district; and whether he proposes to take any steps to prevent an extension of the dispute?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of MUNITIONS (Mr. Kellaway)No complaint has reached me. The firm is not controlled and appears to hold no contracts from the Ministry of Munitions, but I will cause local inquiry to be made and communicate the result to my hon. Friend.