§ 14. Mr. Charles Brownasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the dispute at the hosiery works of Messrs. Howard, Ford and Company, Bear Brand works, at Woolston, Liverpool; whether he can state the reason for the dispute; and whether he intends using the machinery of the Ministry of Labour to bring the dispute to an end?
§ Mr. E. BrownI am aware of this dispute, which is understood to have arisen in connection with questions of wages and recognition of the union, of which a number of the firm's skilled operatives are members. My Department has been in communication with both parties to the dispute, and the hon. Member may be assured that all possible assistance will be given with a view to assisting towards a settlement.