§ 5. Mr. JOHNSTONasked 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 WINTERTONThe strike ended on 22nd May.
§ Mr. JOHNSTONHas 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 WINTERTONMy Noble Friend telegraphed to India asking how the strike stood, and was informed that it had ended.
§ Mr. NEIL MACLEANWhat is the present position?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe present position is that the strike has ended.