48 Mr. KENNEDY JONESasked the Prime Minister whether the Council investigating the causes of industrial unrest has agreed on a maximum number of hours per working week and the principle of a minimum wage; whether he can give any details in either case; when the Council expects to make an interim Report; and whether the Cabinet proposes to consider its recommendations with a view to prompt legislation?
§ Sir R. HORNEI have been asked to reply to this question. The Committee to which the hon. Member refers is a Committee set up by the Industrial Conference, held on 27th February, with directions to report back to that conference at a further meeting to be arranged not later than 5th April. I understand that the Committee met yesterday in order 402 to settle the terms of their Report, which they propose to present to a further meeting of the full conference on 4th April. It would be premature for me to make any statement as to the attitude of the Government towards the recommendations contained in this Report until it has been considered by the full conference.