HC Deb 16 May 1966 vol 728 cc889-90
2. Mr. Iremonger

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will introduce legislation to stop the practice of paying voluntary donations to shop stewards committees by workers who have not taken part in unofficial strikes.

The Minister of Labour (Mr. R. J. Gunter)

No, Sir.

Mr. Iremonger

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the recent events leading to the seamen's strike have shown that when the chips are down it is not people of good will like himself and responsible trade unionists who call the tune, but the Communists who run things on the shop floor?

Mr. Gunter

I was asked to introduce legislation to stop the practice of paying voluntary donations and I am not quite sure how that is relevant to the seamen's strike.