HC Deb 28 May 1907 vol 174 cc1473-4
MR. GLOVER (St. Helens)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he proposes to bring in the Bill to shorten the hours of labour in mines.

MR. GLADSTONE

I cannot say exactly on what date this Bill will be ready for introduction as the subject is complex and difficult, but I am proceeding at once with the work of preparing it.

MR. GLOVER

Will it be brought in this session and passed into law?

MR. GLADSTONE

I certainly hope to bring it in this session.

MR. FENWICK (Northumberland, Wansbeck)

Is the Bill likely to follow the lines suggested by the Departmental Committee?

MR. GLADSTONE

I think the hon. Gentleman had better wait the introduction of the Bill.