HC Deb 10 July 1930 vol 241 c601
2. Mr. McSHANE

asked the Minister of Labour whether she is now in a position to make a statement in regard to the possibility of a trade board for the catering trade?

Miss BONDFIELD

I have examined the information obtained as a result of the investigation—

Mr. McSHANE

On a point of Order. I am sorry, but I cannot hear what the right hon. Lady is saying.

Miss BONDFIELD

I have examined the information obtained as a result of the investigation which has been made and I am satisfied that circumstances exist which justify action under the Trade Boards Acts. The report of the investigation is now in the hands of the printer, and I hope that it will be published at the end of this month. In the meantime I am considering the form and scope of the action which it is expedient to take.

Mr. McSHANE

While thanking the right hon. Lady for that information, I should like to ask if she can give the date when a statement is likely to be made?

Miss BONDFIELD

No.

Mr. DOUGLAS HACKING

Is the right hon. Lady including hotels in the catering trade?

Miss BONDFIELD

That is a question of scope.