§ 4. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Labour if his attention has been called to the action of the Austrian Government in suppressing trade unionism in Austria; and whether, in view of the references in the Preamble, Part 13, of the Treaty of Versailles, and of the 1244 second guiding point of Article 427, dealing with the right of freedom of association on the part of the employed as well as on the part of the employer, he will raise the matter at the next meeting of the governing body of the League of Nations?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend, the Foreign Secretary, on 21st February. The Austrian Government are no doubt aware of the reference to this subject in the treaty, and I do not see what good purpose would be served by bringing the point to the notice of the Governing Body.
§ Mr. MANDERWill my right hon. Friend bear the matter in mind in the event of it being raised?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONYes, Sir, I will bear everything in mind.