§ Mr. Sloanasked the Minister of Aircraft Production whether he is aware that the firm of Messrs. Short and Harland, Belfast, refuse to recognise the National Foramen's Association, and. threaten foremen with victimisation if they do not leave the union; and what steps does he intend taking in the matter?
§ Mr. MontagueI am having inquiries made in conjunction with the other Departments concerned, and will communicate with my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Sloanasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that Messrs. Harland and Wolff, Shipbuilders, Belfast, refuse to recognise the National Foremen's Association, and threaten foremen with victimisation if they do not leave the union; and what steps does he intend taking in the matter?
Captain HudsonI understand that this firm does not recognise the National Foremen's Association because the majority of their foremen are members of their respective trade unions. The men concerned have not been threatened with victimisation if they do not leave the association nor have they been requested to do so. The matter is left for the foreman himself to decide.