HC Deb 30 January 1930 vol 234 cc1147-8
1. Mr. ALBERY

asked the Minister of Labour whether the National Union of Railwaymen have made any representations to the present Government concerning the ratification of the Washington Hours Convention?

The MINISTER of LABOUR (Miss Bondfield)

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to a question by the hon. Member for Newcastle North (Sir N. Grattan-Doyle), on 5th December, of which I am sending him a copy.

13. Mr. W. S. MORRISON

asked the Minister of Labour when the Bill to enable this country to ratify the Washington Hours Convention will be introduced into this House?

Miss BONDFIELD

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply on this subject on 23rd January, of which I am sending him a copy.

Mr. MORRISON

Can the right hon. Lady give us an assurance that this Bill will be in the hands of Members of this House a sufficient time before its discussion, say a fortnight, in order that it may be adequately considered?

Miss BONDFIELD

Certainly.

Mr. MANDER

Does the right hon. Lady realise that the greater part of Europe is being held up by the inaction of the Government on this matter?