Mr. FRED HALL (Dulwich)asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Government proposes to take any action to enable agreements entered into under their direction, or with their approval, to be loyally enforced or to enable penalties to be imposed for any breach thereof by either one of the contracting parties?
Mr. ROBERTSONAs the hon. Member is aware, the Government have just requested the Industrial Council to inquire into and report upon matters connected with industrial agreements and the best means of securing their observance. Pending the conclusion of this inquiry, it would be premature to make any statement upon the subject.