§ 4. Mr. HERBERT GIBSONasked the Minister of Labour when she intends to proceed with the Bill to implement the Washington Hours Convention?
§ 24. Mr. LONGBOTTOMasked the Minister of Labour when it is intended to proceed with the Hours of Industrial Employment Bill?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI have nothing to add to the reply given by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 27th January to the hon. Member for Birkenhead, East (Mr. White).
§ Mr. GIBSONIs the right hon. Lady aware of the strong feeling in the country about this Measure, and is not the present the most opportune time to proceed with it?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTEIs not the country opposed to the Measure?
§ Sir J. SANDEMAN ALLENIs not the general feeling, "Give us a 48-hour week"?
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYIs the Bill ready?
§ Miss BONDFIELDIt is.
§ Mr. HANNONWill the right hon. Lady have consultations with the Confederation of Employers before she introduces the Bill?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI have had consultation not only with the Confederation, but with all important groups.
§ Mr. LONGBOTTOMIs the right hon. Lady aware that the answer given by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the 27th January was to the effect that the Government desired to proceed with this Measure; yet we are at the 5th March and nothing has been done?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI cannot control the business of the House.
§ Mr. GIBSONHas agreement been reached among employés and employers?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI cannot say that agreement has been reached.
§ Mr. MANDERWill anything be done before Easter?