89. Mr. K. JONESasked the Minister of Labour if his attention has been called 562 to the nature of the Railway Labour Disputes Act, 1903, in Canada and its effect in averting strikes; and whether he is prepared to recommend the introduction of its principles into this country?
§ Mr. WARDLEThe particular Act to which the hon. Member refers was considered by Sir G. Ask with in 1912, and is reported upon by him in the Report he made on the Industrial Disputes Investigation Act of Canada. This Report has been, under the consideration of the Government, and it is proposed to take an early opportunity of obtaining the views of employers and workpeople's organisations on the subject.