§ 46. Mr. W. THORNEasked the Prime Minister whether, when the time arrives for discussing peace terms to conclude the present War, the Government will consider the advisability of making a condition in the settlement that the hours of labour of workpeople in all countries concerned be reduced to a ratio below that in operation prior to the War, with a view to minimising and regulating foreign trade competition?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe suggestion of my hon. Friend is attractive, but I fear that it would present great practical difficulties.