– in the House of Commons am ar 25 Mehefin 1931.
Mr Frederick Jowett
, Bradford East
asked the Minister of Labour whether she is taking any action to prevent another dispute in the woollen textile industry, having regard to the further reduction of wages threatened by the employers in that industry?
Miss Margaret Bondfield
, Wallsend
I hope that any question which may arise in this industry will be dealt with in a constitutional way by the organisations concerned.
Mr Willie Brooke
, Dunbartonshire
If the right hon. Lady is approached by the organised workers, will she take action?
Miss Margaret Bondfield
, Wallsend
It will be my duty to do so.
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