§ 58. Sir K. WOODasked the Minister of Labour whether the subject of the position of salaried employés, and the convention for the regulation of their hours, has recently received her consideration in connection with the Washington Convention; whether she has received any representations from any trade organisations in connection therewith; whether the matter has been the subject of discussion at the recent International Labour Conference at Geneva; and whether any conclusions were reached at such conference?
§ Mr. LAWSONThe International Labour Conference on 28th June last adopted a draft convention concerning the regulation of hours of work in commerce and offices. Before the conference met my right hon. Friend received various representations from organisations interested in the subject.