§ 64. Mr. T. Smithasked the Home Secretary what consultations have taken place recently with organisations of employers as to their attitude towards a revision of the Workmen's Compensation Act, and with what result?
§ Sir S. HoareI have not recently consulted organisations of employers on this subject.
§ Mr. SmithDoes not that answer rather signify that there is no determination on the part of the right hon. Gentleman to revise the Workmen's Compensation Act?
§ Sir S. HoareNo, Sir, not at all. I informed the House only the other day that I was receiving a deputation from the Trades Union Congress on the subject. I am actively making inquiries in a number of different directions.
§ Mr. SmithIn view of the urgency of the matter, will the right hon. Gentleman do his best to expedite the matter?
§ Sir S. HoareI have already answered several questions on the subject, and I must refer the hon. Member to the answers which I have given.
§ Mr. SmithAre we to take it from the answers that the policy of the Government is opposed to that of the community?
§ Sir S. HoareNo, Sir.