§ 2. Mr. ANDERSONasked the Minister of Labour whether his attention has been called to a dispute of about 300 clerks in Leeds, affecting twenty firms; whether the dispute turns on the right of departmental heads to belong to a trade union; whether he is aware that a number of operatives have in consequence been thrown idle; and whether he will take steps to arbitrate as between the employers and the National Union of Clerks?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Bridgeman)My right hon. Friend is unaware of a dispute of the nature indicated by the hon. Gentleman at Leeds. But if he is referring to Leek, not Leeds, attention has been called to the dispute, and recent information appears to indicate that an early settlement may be reached. Further inquiries are being made.