If this is really the case, and some recent events,
more especially in the dock dispute, certainly lend colour to the statement, it is time that employers realized that it is essential for them to know as much of their business as the Trade Union official with whom they have to negotiate knows of his. But we can hardly believe that it is entirely applicable to Lord Ashfield, who has the reputa- tion of being one of the most scientific and intelligent of our great industrialists. Mr. Bevin, indeed, in his speech, last Sunday, paid a tribute to Lord Ashfield, whom, he said, he had always found " a white man " in a deal. Mr. Bevin later in the speech defined his aims for the solution of the London traffic problem :- " The thing to aim for in London transport was a unified service, working in perfect co-ordination, that would yield a proper return and give an adequate public service. The little tramway under- takings had been a handicap in these negotiations. In these days it was a big thing like the L.C.C. that was needed."
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