§ 3. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Labour if he will state the intention of the Government with reference to the Hours of Industrial Employment Bill?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONThe Government do not propose to embark on a programme of contentious legislation, and, therefore, this Bill cannot be proceeded with at present.
§ Mr. MANDERWill not the Government endeavour to improve on the miserable record of their predecessors in this matter?
Mr. MACLEANIf the Government do not intend to embark upon contentious legislation, I take it that they will drop the Economy Bill?