§ 12. Mr. BUCHANANasked the Minister of Labour if he has made any new move towards carrying out the spirit and intention of the Washington Convention of Hours of Labour since his last statement on this subject; and, if so, can he state the nature?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDAs the hon. Member is aware, the policy of the Government in this matter is to secure such revision of this convention as will make possible the effective international regulation of hours of work. Since my last statement in this House the Governing Body has laid down the procedure to be followed in regard to the revision of conventions. In pursuance of that procedure the International Labour Office was instructed to prepare a draft report on the Hours Convention, and this report will be discussed at the next Session of the Governing Body, to be held next March.
§ Mr. T. SHAWHas the Minister ever stated precisely what his objections are; or, when is it his intention to make a statement?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDI have already in this House stated my objections.