HC Deb 17 July 1930 vol 241 c1436
2. Sir KINGSLEY WOOD

asked the Minister of Labour the reasons why the representative of the British Government at the recent meeting of the International Labour Organisation at Geneva abstained from voting on the suggested revision of the Eight Hours' Convention?

Miss BONDFIELD

The Government took the view that until this country had enacted legislation upon this subject, it was in no position either to support or oppose revision.

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