HC Deb 30 July 1919 vol 118 cc2134-5W
Mr. CHADWICK

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will consider the desirability of sending delegations of employer and labour represent- tives to the United States to study labour conditions and labour-saving devices and organisation?

Sir A. GEDDES

While I agree with the hon. Member that it is moat desirable that all possible steps should be taken to improve methods of production in this country by encouraging the study of methods and conditions in foreign countries, I am inclined to think that such expeditions as he suggests should be arranged by the trades concerned rather than by the Government.