§ 36. Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Prime Minister whether the provisions of the Atlantic Charter are intended to cover the rights of association in trade unions among the workers in every country on the voluntary system, without Government interference, in practice in this country?
§ Mr. AttleeThe Atlantic Charter does not seek to explain how the broad principles proclaimed by it are to be applied.
§ Mr. DaviesIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that freedom of association in trade unions was not allowed in certain other countries belonging to the United Nations, and will he consider this problem, as there is not very much freedom for workers if they have no freedom of association in trade unions?
§ Mr. AttleeYes, I am well aware of these facts.
§ Major PetherickIn view of the misgivings expressed in Great Britain and Allied countries about certain provisions of the Atlantic Charter, would the right hon. Gentleman consider opening negotiations again with Allied countries with a view to removing those misgivings?