§ 8. Mr. Fordasked the Minister of Labour if he will introduce legislation providing for all workers the right to trade union representation and proper safeguards against arbitrary dismissal.
§ Mr. GunterI think the right of trade union representation and safeguards against arbitrary dismissal are both extremely important. I would hope that the first will be one of the subjects considered by the Royal Commission on Trade Unions and Employers' Associations. I am appointing a committee of my National Joint Advisory Council to study the second. It would not, therefore, be appropriate to introduce legislation now.
§ Sir T. BeamishOn all important questions of this character have we to wait for the Royal Commission's Report, or will some be dealt with one by one?
§ Mr. GunterI hope that the Royal Commission will give consideration to this matter, which is of great importance.
§ Mr. MitchellCan the right hon. Gentleman give us any idea how long the Royal Commission will take to do its work?
§ Mr. GunterThat is a matter for the Commission.