HC Deb 30 May 1938 vol 336 cc1646-7
36. Mr. R. C. Morrison

asked the Minister of Labour whether his conciliation officers have been in touch with the Great Eastern Cabinet Company, Limited, Edmonton, concerning the dispute involving 235 employés; whether the firm still refuses to recognise trade unionism or to meet representatives of the employés; and what further steps he proposes to take to bring the dispute to an end?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. It has not yet been found possible to arrange a joint meeting between the parties, but my Department will continue its efforts to assist in reaching a settlement.

Mr. Morrison

Will the Parliamentary Secretary bear in mind that it is not fair not only to the employés of this firm who are in dispute, but to other employers who are giving decent conditions, that a firm like this should he allowed to continue in the way it has been doing; and will his officers make further efforts to settle this dispute?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I think that in the interests of all concerned the hon. Member will be well advised to be content with my answer that the Department will continue its efforts to assist in reaching a settlement.

Mr. Morrison

I beg to give notice that, if this dispute is not settled by Friday. I shall refer to this matter and to particular circumstances connected with the dispute on the Debate on the Adjournment.

55. Mr. R. C. Morrison

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has any information concerning the accidents to unskilled persons engaged by the Great Eastern Cabinet Company, Limited, Eley's Estate, Angel Road, Edmonton, since the commencement of the dispute at their works?

The Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd)

No, Sir, the only accidents reported have been accidents to two skilled workers.