§ 3. Mr. David Adamsasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that employers in the Port of London refuse to pay electrical trades union workers, transferred by them out of the port, the rates of pay they received in London or the rates in the district to which they are transferred, whichever may be the higher; and whether, as the provision of electrical machinery and fittings for both naval and mercantile vessels has become increasingly urgent, he will, if required, take additional powers to end the dead lock prevailing?
§ Mr. BevinNo case has been brought to my notice in which employers in the Port of London are transferring electricians out of the Port otherwise than in accordance with the Port rules. My hon. Friend may, however, be referring to transfers made by my Department in accordance with legal powers.