HC Deb 02 May 1935 vol 301 c544
67. Mr. STOURTON (for Mr. HAMMERSLEY)

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can now give the date for the introduction of the Bill to deal with redundant cotton-spinning mills?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I fear that it is not yet possible to name a date for the introduction of the Bill to which my hon. Friend refers.

Mr. STOURTON

Can my right hon. Friend say what is holding up the introduction of the Bill? Is he aware that Manchester is not responsible?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

There is no suggestion that there is any responsibility in Manchester. It has proved to be a very difficult Bill to draft.