§ 23. Mr. BUCHANANasked the Minister of Labour if he intends to take any action, when Parliament again meets, to give effect to the Washington Eight Hours Convention?
§ Mr. BETTERTONMy right hon. Friend hopes to be in a position to make a statement on this subject early in the next Session.
§ Mr. W. THORNEIs it not a fact that if the Washington Convention (Hours of Labour) were put into operation, so far as productive work is concerned, it would affect only 8 per cent. of the population?
§ Mr. BETTERTONI could not possibly give an opinion on that without notice. It involves rather a large question.
§ Mr. BUCHANANIf I put down a question when we resume, will the hon. Gentleman be in a position to make a statement?
§ Mr. BETTERTONMy right hon. Friend hopes to be in a position to make a statement early in the next Session, but whether quite early I cannot say. Of course, it is open to the hon. Member to put down a question.