HC Deb 22 December 1927 vol 212 c568
23. Mr. BUCHANAN

asked 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. BETTERTON

My right hon. Friend hopes to be in a position to make a statement on this subject early in the next Session.

Mr. W. THORNE

Is 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. BETTERTON

I could not possibly give an opinion on that without notice. It involves rather a large question.

Mr. BUCHANAN

If I put down a question when we resume, will the hon. Gentleman be in a position to make a statement?

Mr. BETTERTON

My 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.

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