§ MR. W. THORNE (West Ham, S.)I beg to ask the Prime Minister whether he can see his way to give facilities for the passing of the Eight Hours Bill for bakers, in consequence of so many of them working eighty, ninety, and in some cases 100 hours per week.
§ MR. ASQUITHI am afraid that this is not a Bill which comes under the category of strictly non-controversial measures, and I cannot therefore hold out hopes that the Government will be able to afford facilities.
§ MR. REESIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the bakers protest against this suggested interference, and that at least one hon. Member has been strictly informed by his constituency to block this Bill on all occasions?
§ MR. ASQUITHI am afraid this is not a Bill for which the Government can hold out any hopes.