HC Deb 22 June 1925 vol 185 c1053
5. Mr. JOHNSTON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he can state the present position of the strike at the Presidency Jute Mill, at Rishra?

Earl WINTERTON

The strike ended on 22nd May.

Mr. JOHNSTON

Has the right hon. Gentleman any information as to how the strike ended? Was it to the satisfaction of the employés, or were they driven back to work?

Earl WINTERTON

My Noble Friend telegraphed to India asking how the strike stood, and was informed that it had ended.

Mr. NEIL MACLEAN

What is the present position?

Earl WINTERTON

The present position is that the strike has ended.