Unofficial Strikes

56.

Mr. Norman Bower
asked the Minister of Labour if he will consider introducing legislation to make trades unions liable for losses inflicted on the community by their failure to control their members.

Mr. Ness Edwards
No, Sir.

Mr. Bower
Is the hon. Gentleman aware that these unofficial strikes are becoming a sort of recognised technique by which trade unions are enabled to bring pressure to bear, while disclaiming all responsibility?

Mr. Edwards
In modern societies pressure comes from all sides.