§ 120. Mr. A. SHORTasked the Minister of Labour whether the Shipping Clerical Staff Guild have now satisfied the British and Irish Steamship Company that they are competent to speak on behalf of the men on dispute; whether the general manager still refuses to meet representatives of the Guild; and, if so, whether the Ministry will take suitable action to ensure a conference being held without delay.
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI understand that a number of the men concerned have been re-engaged by the Company, but I have no precise information as to the present relations between the Guild and the Company, and am causing enquiries to be made.