§ 69. Mr. Ridleyasked the Home Secretary whether any communication has been received from the Royal Commission on Workmen's Compensation since its meeting on the 12th January?
§ Sir J. AndersonYes, Sir, and I would refer to the reply given to the hon. Member for Normanton (Mr. T. Smith) on Tuesday last as to the nature of the communication.
§ Mr. RidleyIs there anything in the communication which indicates any opposition on the part of the Royal Commission to the Government taking immediate steps to deal with the present labour difficulties?
§ Sir J. AndersonI have nothing to add to the information given by the Under-Secretary of State on Tuesday of last week in regard to the contents of that communication.
§ Mr. T. SmithDoes that mean that the Government intend to do nothing to relieve the immediate situation?
§ Sir J. AndersonI think there is a Motion on the Paper on the subject and it may be possible to debate it at an early date.