HC Deb 09 December 1947 vol 445 cc154-5W
38 and 39. Major Beamish

asked the Minister of Labour (1) when the hon. and gallant Member for Lewes can expect a reply to his letter dated 18th November about the refusal of the Minister to receive a deputation from the Federation of Independent Trades Unions;

(2) on what grounds he recognises the T.U.C. as the only body representing employees in industry with which he will discuss trades union matters as a whole.

Mr. Isaacs

I have written to the hon. and gallant Member drawing his attention to the reply of my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 4th December to the hon. Member for Basingstoke (Mr. Donner) to which I have nothing to add.

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