§ 88. Major M'KENZIE WOODasked the Prime Minister whether the Government has reached a decision with reference to the inclusion of agricultural labourers in the Hours of Employment (No. 2) Bill?
§ Sir R. HORNEI have been asked to reply to this question. Conversations between the interested parties are still proceeding, and at present I can make no statement.
§ Mr. LAMBERTMay I ask when the right hon. Gentleman expects to be able to make a statement? It is a very important matter as affecting agriculture.
§ Sir R. HORNEI am desirous of making a statement to the House as soon as ever I can, but I am still more anxious to get as much agreement as possible. A further meeting with the agricultural interests has been arranged for the first week in January, and, obviously, until that meeting takes place, I can say nothing.