§ Sir C. Osborneasked the Minister of Labour what action his conciliatory officers have taken in the strike of 1,300 dock members of the Transport and General Workers Union which has paralysed the Tilbury Docks, because modern machinery costing £250,000 with 16 men can unload timber in half the time previously taken by 60 men, in view of the fact that an agreement to work the new machinery was reached between the Port of London Authority and the Transport and General Workers Union; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GunterNone. Normal working was resumed at Tilbury Docks on 21st July following intervention by union officials.