HC Deb 06 December 1932 vol 272 cc1551-2

Amendment made: In page 74, line 39, leave out the word "thirty-three," and insert instead thereof the word "thirtyfour."—[Mr. Pybus.]

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Clause, as amended, stand part of the Bill."

9.42 p.m.

Mr. C. WILLIAMS

On what basis does this Clause work out? The Clause begins with the words: For the purpose of giving effect to the foregoing provisions…schemes shall be made and may, from time to time, be varied by a committee consisting of six representatives of the board and two representatives of each of the trades unions. Does that refer to the three trades unions mentioned earlier, and is it to be a committee of 12?

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL

It will be an equal number on either side. I do not think any other trade union is likely to be brought into the Bill by any arrangements that may be made to deal with the last point that we discussed.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Will there not be any representative of people outside the three trades unions?

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL

The Clause does not provide for representatives of people outside the unions at present.