§ 91. Colonel W. THORNEasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that on 3rd February the workpeople employed by the Clay Cross Coal and Iron Company, Chesterfield, sent an application through the National Union of General Workers for a conference to discuss the adjustment of wages of furnace men and foundry workers; that Colonel Jackson, the managing director, declines to meet in conference or to acknowledge letters; if he is aware that the workpeople have decided to tender notices in consequence of this refusal; and if he will take action in the matter?
§ Sir R. HORNEI am informed that the firm met representatives of its employés on 5th March, and the wages of the men in question appear to have been satisfactorily settled.