'T, U. G's Decision to Continue Negotiations London, Jan. 24, After a lengthy sitting, the General Council of the Trade Union Congress has officially stated that it has decided to continue the discussions with employers inaugurat. ed by Sir Alfred Mond, and has authorized a committe,' which includes Mr. Ben Turner, the Rt- Hon. J. H, Thomas and Alderman Will Thorne, M.P., to confer with the Employers Committee.
Tt is understood that there was substantial majority in favour of cantinaing-the discussions, although. Mr, A. J. Cook claimed that six! members of the General Council wore opposed to the continuance of the discussions without u mandate from the trade unions.—Reuter,
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