Mr. Lloyd George went on to explain in what sense
the Government intended to "takeover" factories. They did not propose to put Admirals and Generals in control. They asked for perfect co-operation between employer. and workers, and they had suggestions to make to that end. They proposed a limitation of profits because they knew that workmen were ready to labour zealously for the State, but not merely in order to lino the pockets of their employers. The chief pro- posal was as follows :—
s With a view to preventing loss of production caused by dis- putes between employers and workpeople, no stoppage of work by strike or lock-out should take plane on work for Government pur- poses. In the event of difficulties arising which fail to be settled by the parties directly concerned, or by their representatives, or under any existing agreement, the matter shall be referred to an impartial tribunal nominated by Iii. Majesty's Government for immediate investigation and report to the Government with a view to a settlement. All this is purely during the continuation of the war, and does not boar on anything that might happen after the
He had three alternative suggestions to make (1) That a single arbitrator should adjudicate; (2) that the Committee on Production should do so ; (3) that a Court of Arbitration should be set up, with employers and employed equally repre- sented. In conclusion. Mr. Lloyd George again solemnly asserted the gravity of the situation.
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