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Labour Conference in June last.

It was mentioned in a

draft resolution, which could not be laid before the

Conference as the conditions of the Standing Orders had

not been complied with. I anticipate, however, that the

question may be raised again in some form or another,

possibly in October. Any information which you could give me

would therefore be extremely valuable. I fully realise the

difficulties which must exist in arriving at a final settlement,

but I believe that, if an effort could be made to reach some

solution at an early date, it would be welcomed by the workers'

representatives and others at the Conference and a fresh step

would have been taken in the way of conciliation and social

peace.

I do not need to repeat that this letter is entirely

informal and personal, for the sole purpose of contributing,

if possible, to removing every cause of misunderstanding which

may hinder the development of harmony between all the factors

in production.

In view of the early date of our October Conference

I cannot hope to have your reply in time. If, however, you

could telegraph the tenof of it, I should be extremely

indebted to you.

Please accept my thanks and my apologies for

troubling you.

I have the honour to be,

m

Sir,

Your obedient servant,

(sd.) Albert Thomas.