§ 50. Commander King-Hallasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the contribution made to the national war effort by the trades unions in voluntarily suspending the operation of rules likely to hamper the war effort, he will consider the advisability of amending the Trades Disputes Act which, in its present form, is superfluous?
§ The Prime MinisterThis matter raises many controversial issues, and I am not in a position at present to make any statement.
§ Commander King-HallWill my right hon. Friend bear in mind that in view of the very high regard in which he is held by Members of all parties he is particularly well fitted to deal with this matter, and will he give it his personal attention?
§ The Prime MinisterI can assure my hon. Friend that I give it my constant personal attention, and the last thing in the world I want to see is quarrels breaking out between people who are working so very solidly together in the common line of defence.
§ Mr. ManderWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the possibility of at any rate repealing Section 5?