§ 16. Mr. PARKINSONasked the Minister of Labour when it is proposed to ratify the Washington Hours Convention and establish an eight-hour day in this country?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONI have nothing to add to the reply given yesterday to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton East (Mr. Mander) on this subject.
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether he has taken the matter into consideration or not?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONYes, Sir. All questions relating to my Department come before me for my consideration.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSAre we to understand from the reply that they have absolutely made up their minds and that they are not going to do anything?
Viscountess ASTORIs the reason for not passing this legislation the same as that of the late Government when they were in office?