§ 11. Mr. DANIEL SOMERVILLEasked the Minister of Labour whether he is able to state the effect on employment which may be expected to result from the operations of the Shops (Sunday Trading Restrictions) Bill?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEADNo, Sir.
§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEIn view of the repercussions of the passing of the Shops Act on small traders, will the hon. and gallant Member make some inquiry?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEADThe Bill about which the hon. Member is inquiring is at present going through Committee, and, therefore, it is impossible to make any estimate.