31. Colonel NEWMANasked the Minister of Labour whether a settlement between the owners and those employed in gas undertakings has been arrived at; and, if so, will he give the terms and the total amount, if any, by which the industry will have to bear as a consequence of such settlement?
§ Dr. MACNAMARABy an agreement between the parties, settlement has been reached in this dispute which provides, I understand, for the payment of an advance of 1s. per shift or per day to each employee, and for certain alterations in the conditions regarding holidays and Sunday work. I have no information as to the cost of the settlement.
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI should very much doubt whether any Department would have the information.