§ Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that a stoppage of work is threatened at a firm, of which he has been informed, owing to the refusal of the firm to honour a gentleman's agreement to recognise negotiating machinery for foremen with the Association of Supervisory Staffs and Engineering Technicians; and whether he will take action in the matter.
§ Mr. BevinI am aware that the Association referred to in the Question are in dispute with this firm on a question regarding recognition. An officer of my Department is in touch with the parties.