HC Deb 10 July 1916 vol 84 cc23-4
34. Colonel Lord HENRY CAVENDISH-BENTINCK

asked whether Mr. Chester Jones has yet made a Report on his inquiry at Bradford on the proposal put forward by the chamber of commerce in favour of the reduction of the school-leaving age to thirteen years as a means of meeting the shortage of labour in the spinning industry; and whether it will be published as a Parliamentary Paper?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Brace)

I am informed by Mr. Chester Jones that a settlement has been reached locally, and in the circumstances I do not think it will be necessary to ask him to submit any formal Report.

Mr. KING

Will Mr. Chester Jones be sent to hold inquiries in other places on the same subject?

Mr. BRACE

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will give notice.