§ 89. Mr. Iremongerasked the Minister of Labour to what extent it remains the policy of Her Majesty's Government to oppose proposals for legislation to make strikes illegal unless preceded by a ballot in favour of striking among trade union members concerned; and if he will give 296W reasons for the policy of Her Majesty's Government in that matter.
§ Mr. WoodMy right hon. Friend still holds the view expressed in the reply he gave to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Arundel and Shoreham (Captain Kerby) on 10th April, 1957, to which I refer my hon. Friend.