§ 34. Mr. DUKEpostponed the following question, of which he had given notice: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with regard to his statement in Parliament on 23rd July, 1912, that the Government had come to the conclusion that it would be necessary to deal in the immediate future with the problem of the settlement of trade disputes, and that it was an imperative necessity for a great commercial country like ours that we should have some machinery which would prevent great trade disputes from developing to a point which would drive trade away from the country, whether His Majesty's Government has yet resolved on any legislative action for the purpose of giving effect to the determination announced by him; and whether he will be in a position at an early date to formulate legislative proposals with a view to definite action in course of the next Session of Parliament?
§ Mr. DUKECould the right hon. Gentleman say whether a later day to put the question would be more convenient this Session or early next Session?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd George)I do not like to answer that question, but, of course, it would be more convenient next Session?