§ Mr. C. DUNCANasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that crane drivers at Newport have tendered their notices in consequence of what they feel to be an unfair award with regard to their rates of wages; whether the chief industrial commissioner has been approached on the matter; and whether any action can and will be taken to secure some amicable settlement?
§ Mr. PRETYMANI understand the men in question ceased work, but I am informed that they are now at work again.