§ 64. Mr. Awberyasked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many major strikes have taken place in Singapore naval base since the war; if he will state the causes of the prevailing industrial unrest; and what steps are being taken by the Admiralty to establish a more amicable understanding with its employees at this base.
§ Mr. J. P. L. ThomasThe answer to the first part of the Question is two, one in 1946 and one in 1952. As to the second part, I do not accept the implication that there is industrial unrest in the naval base. On the third part, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to him on 3rd February.