MR. BRIGHTSir, last night I made a suggestion to the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the absence of the Home Secretary with regard to referring the Factory Bill to a Select Committee. I now see the right hon. Gentleman (Mr. Walpole) in his place, so perhaps he will state what determination has been arrived at on the subject. I understood that probably the Government would be willing to consent to adopt that course, and if they did so I think it would be satisfactory to all concerned?
§ MR. WALPOLEOn Thursday I will state what course I intend to pursue in connection with this matter. Probably I shall go into Committee pro formâ in order to insert certain Amendments, but by Thursday I shall be able to definitely state what I propose to do.