§ 24. Mr. Gallacherasked the Minister of Labour whether he has considered the resolution of the Radio Engineers, No. 3 Branch, of the Electrical Trades Union, sent to him by the hon. Member for West Fife, regarding his ban on popular speakers addressing the meetings in factories under his control; and whether, in view of the value of such meetings, he is prepared to withdraw the order?
§ Mr. BevinIt is the definite policy of the Government that no political meetings of any kind shall be held in factories or other establishments directly under Government control. The House will, I think, appreciate the necessity for having such a rule and for applying it strictly in all cases.
§ Mr. GallacherWhat is it of which the Minister or the Government are afraid? Are they afraid that the workers are becoming too intelligent?