§ 73. Colonel WOODCOCKasked the Minister of Labour whether, and when it is proposed to issue a White Paper reporting the proceedings of the International Labour Conference which terminated on the 10th June last; and if he can give the names of the British representatives and the chief subjects discussed?
§ Mr. BETTERTONA report of the proceedings of the recent conference will be published, but I cannot yet say when it will be ready. The names of the British delegation were given in the reply to the hon. Member for Keighley on 14th May, of which I am sending my hon. Friend a copy.
The chief subjects discussed were: Workmen's compensation; consideration of a general report on social insurance; weekly suspension of work for 24 hours in glass-manufacturing processes where tank furnaces are used; night work in bakeries.
§ Colonel WOODCOCKIn view of the fact that we are the greatest partner in the payment of the expense, is it not possible for the hon. Gentleman to give the earliest information to the House in 2231 regard to the proceedings which have taken place?
§ Mr. BETTERTONThat is what I am trying to do. I am sure my hon. and gallant Friend will be the first to realise that the report of a conference of this kind, which lasted three weeks, is a matter which cannot be dealt with in answer to a supplementary question.
§ Colonel WOODCOCKWhen may we expect to have this important Paper?
§ Mr. BETTERTONIn about three weeks.