HC Deb 11 April 1911 vol 24 c434W
Mr. DEVLIN

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now in a position to give a definite reply to the demand for an inquiry into the condition, of the out-workers connected with the linen and cognate trades in Belfast?

Mr. TENNANT

As a result of the consultation with my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary, of which the hon. Member was informed on 2nd March, it has been decided to take steps to obtain further information as to the condition of the outworkers in the Belfast trades referred to in the question.