§ 64. Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCKasked the Minister of Labour whether the Ministry of Labour and the Home Office have now arrived at a decision in regard to the Convention adopted at Geneva, 1921, concerning the prohibition of the use of white lead in interior painting; whether the Government proposes to ratify this Convention; and, if so, when proposals to this end will be submitted?
§ Mr. SHAWI have consulted my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary, who hopes to introduce as soon as possible a Bill designed to give effect to the provisions of this draft Convention. Should this Bill pass into law without amendments contrary to the provisions of the draft Convention, it is proposed to ratify the Convention.
Sir F. HALLIn the event of the Home Secretary not being again returned to this 468 House in the near future, will the right hon. Gentleman take this matter in hand?
§ Mr. SHAWThe hon. Gentleman can take it for granted that if the Home Secretary does not come to Parliament somebody will present the Bill.