§ Mr. MARRIOTT(by Private Notice) asked the Minister of Labour whether it is the case that the Railway Vehicle Workers' Union, while admitting that they have no members unemployed, have refused to allow a certain firm to employ discharged sailors and soldiers, on the ground that they are not members of the union, and that the said union nevertheless refuses to admit them into the union, and what action he proposes to take on the matter?
§ Sir R. HORNEI presume that the hon. Member refers to a dispute which has arisen at Messrs. Charles Roberts' works, Norbury. I am in communication with the Amalgamated Society of Vehicle Builders on the subject. I am not aware that the grounds of their action are those stated in the question.
§ Mr. MARRIOTTIs it the case that men belonging to this union are at present out on strike, and the building and repairing of wagons which are very urgently needed are being delayed thereby?
§ Sir R. HORNEThat is an entirely different question from that which was asked. I should prefer that the hon. Gentleman would give me notice of that.