HC Deb 17 February 1921 vol 138 c326W
Mr. BARNES

asked the Minister of Labour when it is intended to give effect to the Government commitments in regard to the eight-hours convention adopted at Washington Conference in December, 1919?

Dr. MACNAMARA

Negotiations with representatives of employers and trade unions are still in progress with a view to securing agreement as to the terms of the proposed Bill for the Regulation of Hours of Employment, and I hope to be able to make a statement on the matter at an early date.