§ 31. Mr. BROMLEYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that, in connection with the construction of a new cruiser at Barrow-in-Furness, a dispute respecting prices exists between the constructing firm and the members of the Boilermakers' Society; that the firm is seeking to enforce their conditions, despite the protests of the employes concerned; that a stoppage of work is probable; and, if so, what steps does he propose to take?
Mr. DAVIDSONI am aware of the circumstances to which the hon. Member refers, but there would be no justification for the Admiralty interfering in this dispute unless there is a violation of the Fair Wages Clause of the contract.
§ Mr. SHORTIs it not a fact that this firm is the only firm responsible for the construction of these cruisers which is seeking to impose these new prices, and 923 is not that a good reason for intervening and preventing a stoppage?