§ 58. Sir C. Osborneasked the Minister of Labour what action he has taken with regard to the trade dispute resulting in the lightning strike of 1,500 busmen over two conductors at Wood Green who were suspended for refusing to carry out an inspector's order; what steps he proposes to take to secure industrial discipline; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GunterSome 600 busmen employed by the Eastern National Omnibus Company Limited stopped work on 28th and 29th April in protest against the suspension of three conductors who had refused to charge revised fares because they had not received longer notice of the revision. As normal working was resumed on 30th April following discussions between the management and the union it was not necesary for me to intervene.