§ 12. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for India whether he can make a statement as to the labour situation in Madras, and as to the position of the trade unions there?
§ 2. Mr. SITCHasked the Secretary of State for India whether he has received any information regarding labour troubles in Madras; whether the Government are supplying the employers with military workmen, and thus assisting the employers in resisting the demands of the workmen; and whether he will have full and immediate inquiries made into this matter?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThe latest news I have from Madras is that a meeting of employers and workmen has requested the Government to appoint a Committee to inquire into the causes of the present unrest and the remedies to be applied. I have not heard of the employment of military workmen, but am inquiring on the point.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIs the right hon. Gentleman assured that the troops are not beng used against strikers in Madras at the present time?
§ Mr. MONTAGUI am quite confident that everything will be done by Lord Willingdon to secure a solution of any present difficulties.