§ 19. Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Home Secretary whether the Government have now considered the report of the Select Committee on. Shop Assistants; and what action they propose to take?
§ Sir H. SAMUELThe main proposals contained in this report are of a far-reaching and controversial character, and legislation would be necessary to give effect to them. I am afraid that no action can be taken at present.
§ Mr. DAVIESIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that he gave almost exactly the same reply before Christmas? When will it be possible to get a decision from the Government on this report?
§ Sir H. SAMUELI am grateful to the hon. Member for his tribute to my consistency. I am afraid that the circumstances are not propitious for this legislation this Session.
Viscountess ASTORWas not it because this was a controversial question that the Labour Government appointed a Royal Commission? Cannot the right hon. Gentleman now have courage-enough to deal with it?