§ 9. Sir. A. POWNALLasked the Minister of Labour whether she is now in a position to state the intentions of the Government with regard to the in- tended ratification of the Washington Convention?
12. Sir NICHOLAS GRATTANDOYLEasked the Minister of Labour when it is proposed to introduce the Measure giving effect to the Washington Hours Convention?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI would refer the hon. Members to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the 29th October. I hope to introduce the Bill at an early date.
§ Captain Sir WILLIAM BRASSWill the right hon. Lady say whether this is going to be unconditional or with reservations?
§ Sir A. POWNALLWill it be introduced before Christmas, as far as the right hon. Lady can tell?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI certainly hope that it will be.