§ Mr. SPOORasked the Minister of Labour what efforts, if any, have been made by his Department to bring about a settlement of the wireless operators' wages dispute; whether he is, or has been, in touch with either or both parties; what exactly is, or has been, the nature of the negotiations between his Department and either or both parties to the dispute; and what progress has been made towards an early settlement?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDOfficers of my Department have been in personal communication with both parties to the dispute, and had a further meeting yesterday with the Association of Wireless and Cable Telegraphists. The Department is in communication with the employers.