§ 56. Mr. Norman Bowerasked the Minister of Labour if he will consider introducing legislation to make trades unions liable for losses inflicted on the community by their failure to control their members.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsNo, Sir.
§ Mr. BowerIs the hon. Gentleman aware that these unofficial strikes are becoming a sort of recognised technique by which trade unions are enabled to bring pressure to bear, while disclaiming all responsibility?
§ Mr. EdwardsIn modern societies pressure comes from all sides.