§ 109. Mr. Proctorasked the Minister of Labour if he will make a statement regarding the dismissal of workers by Messrs. Gardiners, of Eccles.
§ 112. Mr. Austinasked the Minister of Labour whether he is now in a position to make a statement on the recent victimisation of apprentices and other employees at Messrs. L. Gardiner, Eccles, and its effect on industrial relations in the surrounding area, particularly in Trafford Park.
§ Mr. IsaacsThis dispute originally arose from the firm's decision not to reinstate nine adult workers and three apprentices. Although the disputes machinery of the industry has not been exhausted, the employees of the firm have, since 10th March, been carrying out work upon a time basis only. I understand that the executive council of the union have strongly recommended their district committee that a settlement of the difference should be sought through the industry's constitutional machinery, which I trust will be enabled to operate with the least possible delay. According to my information normal working in other firms in the surrounding area is not affected.