70. Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Minister of Labour if he will make a statement on the current dispute in the shipbuilding industry between the Draughtsmen's Association and the shipbuilding employers.
§ Mr. GunterI have been informed by the Draughtsmen's Association that their Executive Committee will recommend the members now on strike to accept my request to terminate their withdrawal of labour. The Shipbuilding Employers' Federation advised its members yesterday to withhold operation of the notices of suspension which were due to come into effect today. I have now decided to appoint a court of inquiry, the terms of reference and membership of which will be announced in due course.