HC Deb 21 May 1910 vol 116 c365
26. Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCK

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will arrange so that the Bill to limit the hours of labour to forty-eight per week, introduced by several hon. Members, be either adopted by the Government or given facilities for its passage into law at the earliest possible opportunity?

Sir. R. HORNE

The Government proposes to introduce at an early date a measure dealing with the same matter and the suggestion of my Noble Friend accordingly cannot be adopted.

Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCK

Will the Government Bill be introduced before Whitsuntide?

Sir R. HORNE

I cannot give an assurance that it will be introduced before Whitsuntide, but it will be introduced as soon as possible.