EIGHT HOURS' CONVENTION.

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11. Mr. Day

asked the Minister of Labour what is the Government's decision with reference to the ratification in the near future of the Washington Eight Hours' Convention; and whether it is the intention to introduce a Bill on these lines?

Mr. E. Brown

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply on this subject given to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton, East (Mr. Mander) on 3oth July last.

Mr. Day

Can the Minister say how far international co-operation has improved the standard of labour throughout the world?

Mr. Brown

There has been no change since I gave the answer to which I have referred.