HC Deb 01 February 1956 vol 548 c115W
67. Mr. D. Jones

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make a statement about the length and cause of the strike of city omnibus workers in Singapore.

Mr. Hare

The strike of workers employed by the Singapore Traction Company in pursuance of a wage claim began on 27th September, 1955, and still continues. A Court of Inquiry has been set up by the Minister for Labour and Welfare under the Singapore Industrial Courts Ordinance.

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