HC Deb 03 February 1930 vol 234 c1500
69. Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

asked the Attorney-General when he proposes to introduce the Bill to amend the Trade Disputes and Trade Unions Act, 1927?

The SOLICITOR - GENERAL (Sir James Melville)

I have nothing to add to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to a similar question on Wednesday last.

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

Does the Solicitor-General realise that that answer was that the Bill was going to be proceeded with as early as possible? I am asking when is the Bill going to be introduced, and whether the Solicitor-General recollects that it is something over seven months since the Attorney-General gave notice that he proposed to introduce this Bill on an early date?

The SOLICITOR-GENERAL

I am sorry that I cannot add to the information which has been given.

Mr. MACQUISTEN

Does the right hon. Gentleman the Member for South Croydon (Sir W. Mitchell-Thomson) not think it is a mistake or, our side of the House to goad the Government on to introducing foolish legislation?