LONDON BUSMEN

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23203, 29 May 1937, Page 13

LONDON BUSMEN

THE STRIKE CALLED OFF " HONOURABLE SETTLEMENT " ABSENCE OF BAD FEELING (British Official Wireless) (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) RUGBY, May 27. The London busmen's strike settlement was announced late last night. The board and the union accepted the interim report of the court of inquiry. Joint machinery will be established to investigate conditions of employment in relation to their effect on the health of the men, and will take appropriate steps, either by reduction of hours or by such other measures as may be agreed, to meet the position.

Mr Ernest Bevin described it as an honourable settlement. He added an expression of thanks to the public for the patience they had shown during the strike, and, referring to the strikers, said the men had conducted themselves with solidarity, good discipline, and good temper. There had been no incidents which would leave any bad feeling. STREETS NORMAL AGAIN LONDON, May 28. (Received May 29, at 1.30 a.m.) , London, streets are normal with the return of the familiar red buses simultaneously with the Coronation decorations being taken down. The Manchester Guardian voices a widely held opinion that the absence of the buses contributed to the effectiveness of the Coronation displays.