§ 12. Mr. Banfieldasked the Minister of Labour whether he has a statement to make as to legislation to enable the machinery of the Trade Board Act to be speeded up?
§ Mr. E. BrownConsultations with employers' and workers' representatives are in progress with a view to early legislation.
§ Mr. BanfieldWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that because of the increase in the cost of living and the rise in prices these trades under trade boards will have to make applications for increases, and that the present procedure is too slow?
§ Mr. BrownThe usual time is taken. When the consultations are completed we shall be ready to introduce legislation at the earliest practicable time.