§ Sir W. de FRECE(by Private Notice) asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the fact that a stoppage of the printing of London papers appears to be imminent, and what efforts, if any, the Government are making to avoid this contingency occurring?
§ Mr. BETTERTONI am aware that certain differences have arisen in the newspaper industry in London. Following discussions which representatives of the parties have had with my Department, negotiations have been proceeding between the employers' and Workers' organisations concerned which, I venture to hope, will lead to an amicable settlement of the points at issue.