§ 22. Mr. LESLIEasked the Minister of Labour whether his attention has been directed to the threat of a strike in the grocery trade at Christmas against the sweated rates of wages and the abnormally long hours of employment which these workers are compelled to work; and what action, if any, his Department proposes to take to bring the parties together with a view to preventing serious interference with the shopping public?
§ Lieut. - Colonel MUIRHEADI am aware that application for improved conditions in respect of wages and hours have been made to certain grocery firms, and I hope that the discussions which I understand to be taking place will result in amicable settlements.