HC Deb 29 November 1926 vol 200 c801
10. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he has now received any communication from the Government of India with regard to the suggestion that the International Labour Organisation might be asked to call a conference between representatives of India, Japan and China on the question of labour conditions in these countries?

Earl WINTERTON

Yes, Sir. Before giving further consideration to the suggestion, the Government of India would prefer to await the results of the documentary inquiry which is now being conducted by the International Labour Office, in accordance with a Resolution of the International Labour Conference, into the conditions of work in Eastern countries.

Mr. THURTLE

When the results of the inquiry are known, will the matter he further considered?

Earl WINTERTON

Yes, Sir.