Mr. GARROJONESasked the Minister of Labour, whether his attention has been drawn to a dispute lasting 10 weeks, involving 220 people, at the Mugiemoss mill factory in Aberdeen; whether he is aware that the owner of the mill has made no response to efforts of conciliation; that complaints are being made of improper pressure being brought to bear on workers at their homes; and whether he will forthwith call for a full Report about this dispute?
§ Mr. E. BROWNI am aware of this dispute and every effort has been made by my Department and by local influences to bring about a settlement by conciliation. I regret that so far these efforts have met with no response from, the Management of the firm. I am considering what further action can usefully be taken in the matter and shall do everything that lies in my power to bring about a settlement of this unfortunate2810W dispute. As regards the circumstances referred to in the third part of the question I have now received a letter from my hon. Friend and will give it my consideration.