§ 13. Mr. Kendallasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that the wage rates in force for omnibus drivers in the Lincolnshire area are lower than those of unskilled labourers in the same area, and are likely to give rise to an industrial dispute unless remedied; and, as discussions with representatives of the National Union of Railwaymen have shown them to be in sympathy with the complaints of these omnibus workers but require his support, what action does he propose to take?
§ Mr. W. BrownAs this has already given rise to one strike and a number of prosecutions, does the Minister propose to wait until there is another strike before he does anything?
§ Mr. BevinBecause there is one strike it does not of necessity mean that another will follow. The union must deal with the problem.