§ 18. Mr. Benjamin Smithasked the Minister of Labour whether he can give the House any information on the dispute which recently occurred at Maxwell Laundries, Limited, Long Lane, Bermondsey, when a number of men were deprived of their employment for having joined a trade union; whether the management of the firm have met the conciliation officers from his Department; and whether he is taking action to protect the men's right of association?
§ Mr. E. BrownI am in communication with the company on this subject, and I do not think that it is desirable for me to make any comment on the position at this juncture.