§ Mr. REMER(by Private Notice) asked the Minister of Labour whether his attention has been called to the strike now in operation in the ship-repairing yards of Liverpool, also involving the Liverpool sawmills; whether the ship-repairing employers have declined even to meet the Trade Union officials delegated to negotiate on this matter; and what action he intends to take?
§ Sir R. HORNEI have not yet been able to obtain any information on the question, but I will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as I have received it.
§ Mr. REMERIs he aware that a strike involving the whole port of Liverpool may be involved in this question, and that it is very urgent, as the strike has been going on for a fortnight?
§ Sir R. HORNEThis strike has not been going on for a fortnight if it is in danger of arising—that is perfectly obvious; but I will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as I can get the necessary information.