HC Deb 23 May 1922 vol 154 c997
39. Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCK

asked the Home Secretary whether it is the intention of the Government to introduce this Session a Bill to amend the Factory Acts?

Mr. SHORTT

It is not proposed to introduce a Bill to amend the Factory Acts this Session.

Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCK

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware this reform is greatly overdue; and that it was promised last Session and the Session before that?

Mr. SHORTT

Yes, Sir, I am aware that it is overdue, but I am afraid it is not possible to introduce it this Session.