§ 25. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Labour what countries have passed legislation making their application of the provisions of the Washington Eight Hours Convention contingent on ratification by this country?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe following countries have ratified the Washington Hours Convention subject to its being ratified by Great Britain and one or more other named countries: Austria, France, Italy and Spain. The condition attached to the ratification of Latvia provides for ratification by three out of the eight States of chief industrial importance.
§ Mr. MANDERIs that a very good reason for pressing on legislation at the earliest possible moment?
§ Sir K. WOODWill the hon. Member consider this point when later on he and his colleagues are pressing for Measures like the Electoral Reform Bill?