Strikes (Co-Operative Societies).

Oral Answers to Questions — Ex-Service Men. – in the House of Commons am ar 2 Mai 1923.

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Photo of Mr Harry Becker Mr Harry Becker , Richmond (Surrey)

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asked the Minister of Labour how many strikes have occurred between co-operative societies and their workers for the year ending 31st March, 1923; and how many workers were involved?

Photo of Mr Anderson Barlow Mr Anderson Barlow , Salford South

During the year ended 31st March, 1923, 12 disputes, resulting in stoppages of work, were reported to the Ministry of Labour as having arisen between co-operative societies in Great Britain and their employés. The total number of workpeople involved in these disputes was approximately 2,640.

Photo of Mr Harry Becker Mr Harry Becker , Richmond (Surrey)

Has the right hon. Gentleman any knowledge of a strike at Silvertown, where the workers demanded a living wage from a co-operative society?

Photo of Mr Anderson Barlow Mr Anderson Barlow , Salford South

I have no special information on that subject, but if the hon. Member wishes to put down a question on the Paper I will get particulars.

Photo of Mr John Wheatley Mr John Wheatley , Glasgow Shettleston

Will the right hon. Gentleman also tell us how the numbers compare with those in regard to strikes by employés of capitalist organisations?