§ 46. Mr. WHITEasked the Prime Minister if it is the intention of the Government to proceed with the Bill to ratify the Washington Hours Convention?
§ Mr. P. SNOWDENThe 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. BRASSDoes the right hon. Gentleman remember that this was -a Socialist party pledge in 1923 and in 1929?