§ 20. Sir KINGSLEY WOODasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he can now make a further statement concerning the Government's proposals to institute short time at Woolwich Arsenal?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Shinwell)No, Sir; I am not in a position to make any further statement at present.
§ Sir K. WOODIs the hon. Gentleman aware of the grave anxiety which the Government's action has caused in Woolwich; and can he say when he will be in a position to make a statement?
§ Mr. SHINWELLIf there is any anxiety, I hope to remove it shortly.
§ Sir K. WOODWill the hon. Gentleman in the interval consult the borough authorities and the trade unions concerned?
§ Mr. SHINWELLI am in constant communication and negotiation with the representatives of the workers, and, if the borough authorities want to see me, I shall be very glad to see them.