§ Mr. GATESasked the Minister of Labour if his attention has been called to the case of R. Evett, of 110, Walmer Road, North Kensington, chief engineer at Verrey's Restaurant, who has been expelled from his membership of the Electrical Trades Union because he continued at work during the general strike; and whether he will take steps to prevent such victimization?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThis case has not been reported to my Department, and I am informed that neither the Executive nor the London District Committee have heard of it. I understand that under the rules of the Electrical Trades Union an aggrieved member may appeal to the Executive Council against a decision of the branch, and, further, that the Executive Council have instructed their branches that no action of the kind here alleged is to be taken and that any proposal must be referred to the general office.