HC Deb 27 January 1931 vol 247 cc793-4
46. Mr. WHITE

asked the Prime Minister if it is the intention of the Government to proceed with the Bill to ratify the Washington Hours Convention?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

The Government wish to proceed with the Hours of Industrial Employment Bill, but my right hon. Friend cannot say when the further stages of the Bill will be taken.

Sir W. BRASS

Does the right hon. Gentleman remember that this was -a Socialist party pledge in 1923 and in 1929?

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