HC Deb 07 May 1925 vol 183 cc1122-3
36. Captain MacMILLAN

asked the Home Secretary if he can now state when he hopes to introduce the Factories Bill?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I regret I am not yet in a position to do this. The terms of the Bill are still under consideration on various points in the light of recent representations.

Captain MacMILLAN

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the urgency of this question in view of the position still existing in many parts of the country?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I have the urgency of the question very frequently before me.

Lord HENRY CAVENDISH-BENTINCK

Will the Government proceed with the First Reading stage this Session?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

That must depend upon the date on which I introduce the Bill, and upon the business before the House.

Captain WEDGWOOD BENN

Is the right hon. Gentleman not able to give a pledge to pass the Bill this Session?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

That is quite impossible, having regard to the activities of the hon. and gallant Gentleman!.