HC Deb 07 May 1925 vol 183 cc1147-8
80. Commander BELLAIRS

asked the Minister of Health whether he has received any representations from the building unions or any other unions concerning the imports of large quantities of Russian timber which have been cut by compulsory sweated labour and, if so, whether he can state the nature of the representations, and the action which the Government intends to take?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

No such representations have been received by my Department. The last part of the question does not, therefore, arise.

Mr. MONTAGUE

Does the Minister not consider that the words which have been introduced into this question rather beg the question?

Mr. JOHNSTON

Arising out of the original answer℄

Mr. SPEAKER

There cannot be anything arising out of nothing.

Mr. JOHNSTON

Has the right hon. Gentleman received any representation about sweated labour on home timber?

Mr. SPEAKER

That question must be put down on the Paper.