§ 67. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Labour the position with regard to the dispute in the Willenhall drop forgings industry affecting the firm of the William James Manufacturing Company, Limited?
§ Mr. LAWSONA joint meeting was held last week under the auspices of my Department, but no agreement was reached. The services of the Department remain at the disposal of the parties.
§ Mr. MANDERIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the men in this dispute have been refused unemployment benefit because they have declined to accept employment at from 15s. to 20s. a week less than the standard rate; and will he take action to see that they get it?
§ Mr. LAWSONI am not aware of the fact stated by the hon. Member, but, if he will put a question down, I will give him the necessary information.