§ Sir C. Osborneasked the Minister of Labour, in view of the fact that the strike by 650 car delivery drivers is now in its sixth week, and is causing unemployment and poverty to thousands of Birmingham workers, if he will instruct his conciliation officers to intervene.
§ Mr. GunterMy officers continue to be in almost daily touch with the parties. There is no further action they can usefully take at present, but I am keeping the position under close review.
§ Mr. John Pageasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the anxiety felt throughout the country about the unemployment situation, he will make arrangements through the employment exchanges for the publication of unemployment figures weekly instead of monthly.
§ Mr. GunterNo.