§ 45. Mr. MANDERasked the Prime Minister if he will consider the possibility of passing into law by general consent the Rates of Wages Bill, presenting proposals agreed to by representatives of employers and employed?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIn accordance with the general policy announced by the Government, it will not be possible, in present circumstances, to proceed with this Bill.
§ Mr. MANDERDoes the right hon. Gentleman not think that in existing circumstances it is peculiarly important that. a Measure of this kind should be proceeded with, and will he be good enough to make inquiries to see whether the general consent of both sides of the House can be obtained to this Bill?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI shall be very glad to make those inquiries.