I am sorry, but it is not yet possible to give a final reply to my hon. Friend because discussions are still in progress with the authorities in Palestine regarding the possibility of recognising for negotiation purposes the workers' trade unions in that country. The problem is not one for the War Office alone, but requires careful examination by all the United Kingdom Government Departments concerned; but I can give an assurance that delay in reaching a decision will not be longer than is unavoidable. The local military authorities are fully aware of, and in fact fulfil, their obligation to receive, discuss and consider any representations made by these unions on behalf of their members in War Department employment. I have heard of the one-day strike to which my hon. Friend refers, but do not know whether it was due entirely to the non-recognition of the workers' unions or to other causes.