§ 9. Mr. Marplesasked the Minister of Labour what method he proposes to take to investigate and eliminate the causes of unofficial strikes.
§ Mr. IsaacsThis is a matter for the discipline and internal organisation of the trade unions.
§ Mr. MarplesDoes that mean the right hon. Gentleman is satisfied with the position; and if he is not satisfied, what action does he, as Minister of Labour, propose to take?
§ Mr. IsaacsI would remind the hon. Gentleman of the answer I have just given him. Discipline in the trade union movement is a matter for the trade unions, and the Government are leaving the trade unions to exercise their own discipline.
§ Mr. MarplesWhatever happens, then, can the House take it that the Minister of Labour has nothing whatsoever to do with this important fact?
§ Mr. IsaacsThe hon. Gentleman can put his own construction upon what I have said. My answer is perfectly plain and quite definite.