§ 6. Mr. ALBERYasked the Minister of Labour whether she has now had further discussions with the National Union of Railwaymen concerning the ratification of the Washington Hours Convention; and whether these discussions have reached a conclusion or are still being continued?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI would refer the hon. Member to my reply to a similar question on the 30th January, of which I am sending him a copy.
§ Mr. ALBERYDoes the right hon. Lady remember informing me on the last occasion when I put a similar question that negotiations were still pending? Will she say whether those negotiations are still being continued, or whether they have terminated?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThey are still proceeding.
§ 7. Sir G. BOWYERasked the Minister of Labour whether any steps will be taken this Session to ratify the Washington Hours Convention or whether this matter will have to be postponed?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the Prime Minister's reply to a similar question on Monday last.
§ Mr. MANDERWill the right hon. Lady bear in mind that it is not only a question of a promise to this House but of a pledge given to every other member of the League of Nations at Geneva last June?