HC Deb 18 December 1919 vol 123 cc638-9
38. Mr. FORREST

asked the Minister Transport whether, in view of the slow progress of the negotiations with the railway-men on the subject of the standardisation of wages, he can now inform the House what are the two points of view; and whether, in any case, he will take steps to avoid a sudden strike being declared without due and adequate warning to the community as a whole?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of TRANSPORT (Mr. A. Neal)

I understand that the Prime Minister is dealing with this subject in the answers he proposes to give to-day to. the hon. Members for Stratford and North Lambeth.

69. Mr. LYLE

asked the Prime Minister whether he can make a full statement to-the House regarding the negotiations between the Government and the railway-men?

83. Mr. BRIANT

asked the Prime Minister whether he can now make a statement as to the negotiations between the Government and the National Union of Railwaymen with regard to standardisation of wages?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Lloyd George)

The negotiations are proceeding in a friendly spirit, and I have every hope that a satisfactory conclusion will soon be reached. The hon. Member will understand that it is undesirable in the meantime to make a statement upon so complicated a negotiation.