HC Deb 11 June 1917 vol 94 cc603-4
50. Mr. ANDERSON

asked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to make an announcement as to the personnel of the Commissions that are to investigate the question of labour unrest; and when it is proposed they should begin their work?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The names of the Commissioners are as follow:

  1. 1. North-East Coast—
    • Sir Thomas Munro (Chairman).
    • Mr. P. Bright (Employers' Representative).
    • Mr. H. Davies (Employés Representative).
  2. 2. North-West Coast—
    • His Honour Judge Parry.
    • Mr. John Smethurst.
    • Mr. J. R. Clynes, M.P.
  3. 3. Yorks and East Midlands—
    • Sir George Croydon Marks, M.P.
    • Sir Maurice Levy, M.P.
    • Mr. J. J. Mallon.
  4. 4. West Midlands—
    • Major J. W. Hills, M.P.
    • Mr. J. W. White.
    • Mr. A. G. Cameron.
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  5. 5. London and South-East—
    • His Honour Judge O'Connor.
    • Mr. Allan M. Smith.
    • Mr. J. Voce.
  6. 6. South-West—
    • W. W. Mackenzie, Esq., K.C.
    • Sir Alfred Booth.
    • Mr. G. Chambers.
  7. 7. Wales, including Monmouthshire—
    • Mr. Lleufer Thomas.
    • Mr. Thomas Evans.
    • Mr. Vernon Hartshorn.
  8. 8. Scotland—
    • Sheriff T. A. Fyfe.
    • Mr. Noel E. Peck.
    • Mr. J. W. Ogden, J.P.
It is proposed that the Commission shall begin work immediately.

Mr. G. TERRELL

Have any of the employers' organisations been consulted in regard to the nomination of members of these Commissions to represent the employers' interests?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I have not myself any personal knowledge of the way in which they were consulted but I am sure the views of the employers were taken into account in their selection.

Mr. TERRELL

I think the right hon. Gentleman is mistaken.

Mr. BYRNE

Will any Irish representatives be put on these Commissions, and will they have power to inquire into the miserable rates of wages paid in Government Departments in Ireland?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I must have notice of that question.