Shop Stewards' Committees

Oral Answers to Questions — Industrial Reconversion – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 15 March 1945.

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Photo of Lieut-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore Lieut-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore , Ayr District of Burghs 12:00, 15 March 1945

asked the Minister of Labour to what extent shop stewards' committees in industrial undertakings are recognised by his Ministry; and what is their relation to the official trades union movement.

Photo of Mr Ernest Bevin Mr Ernest Bevin , Wandsworth Central

The only recognition given by the Ministry is to the executive bodies of the trade unions. Shop stewards' committees may be a part of the constitution of the unions.

Photo of Lieut-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore Lieut-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore , Ayr District of Burghs

May I ask my right hon. Friend to repeat that answer? Did he say that shop stewards' committees were an integral part of the trade union?

Photo of Lieut-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore Lieut-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore , Ayr District of Burghs

But is the Minister satisfied that these shop stewards' committees are devoted to the interests of the country, as well as to the interests of the workers?