HC Deb 01 April 1925 vol 182 cc1309-10
42. Sir J. NALL

asked the Minister of Labour how many trade unions have qualified for the King's Roll by undertaking to employ the prescribed percentage of disabled men on their clerical staffs; and can he publish the names of the unions so qualified?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

The following six trade unions have enrolled:

  • National Society of Operative Printers and Assistants (London).
  • Printing Trade Alliance (London).
  • Association of Ex-Service Civil Servants (London).
  • The Methil Coal Trimmers' Committee (Methil).
  • National Society of Brass and Metal Mechanics (Birmingham).
  • The Boilermakers' and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders' Society (Newcastle-on-Tyne).

Lieut.-Colonel Sir FREDERICK HALL

Are there only six trade unions out of the whole of them?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

Those who have enrolled. I cannot say, as in the case of private firms, how many are qualified.

Mr. TAYLOR

Does the definition "trade union" include employers' organisations?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

No, I think not, subject to correction, for the purposes of the answer. If the hon. Member wishes for any information on this point, perhaps he will put down a question.