§ 11. Colonel J. H. R. Hutchisonasked the Minister of Labour whether he will make a statement on the dock strike at Middlesbrough; and whether any perishable cargoes are being left unhandled.
§ Mr. IsaacsThis dispute arises out of a recent decision of the National Joint Council for the port transport industry regarding the time of attendance at the call stand which the men concerned refuse to implement. The stoppage is unofficial and any grievances the men may have can be dealt with by the machinery of the industry when work is resumed. No perishable or other cargoes are being left unhandled.