HC Deb 29 April 1937 vol 323 c508
13. Mr. Leonard

asked the Minister of Labour whether he has received from the Scottish Bankers' Association details in support of the charges made by the association against the Union Bank of Scotland of the use of methods of intimidation by the bank against their employés to prevent these employés exercising their legitimate right of collective bargaining; and what steps he intends to take in the matter?

Mr. E. Brown

No, Sir.

Mr. Leonard

Does not the right hon. Gentleman know that these notices have been issued and become operative tomorrow, and that heavy overdraft charges will be involved to the Glasgow Corporation? In view of the dislocation that will be caused to the district generally, will not the right hon. Gentleman intervene now?

Mr. Brown

The hon. Gentleman asked me a particular question, and I gave him an answer. I have received from three members a long telegram in general terms, but I have not yet received the evidence.

Mr. Leonard

In view of the further evidence which I. have given the right hon. Gentleman that notices have been tendered and will become operative to-morrow, which may result in the industry becoming derelict, will he not intervene?

Mr. R. Gibson

Is the right hon. Gentleman giving his mind to the inconvenience which a stoppage in this industry will cause to the shopkeeping community?

Mr. Brown

The Ministry of Labour keeps itself informed constantly on these matters.