§ Mr. SUMMERBELLasked the hon. Member for South Somerset, as representing the President of the Board of Agriculture, whether he is yet able to give the decision of the Board with reference to the memorial from the Royal Gardens, Kew, Employés Union, asking for shorter working hours and increase of annual leave in lieu of bank holidays?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYThe matter is still under consideration, and we are in communication with the Treasury in regard to it.
§ Mr. SUMMERBELLMay I ask the hon. Baronet whether he is aware that this matter has been pending for several months.
§ Sir E. STRACHEYindicated assent.