Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Minister of Labour whether he is yet in a position to state when it is proposed to introduce legislation dealing with the Report of the Committee appointed under the Chairmanship of Lord Cave to inquire into the working and effects of the Trade Boards Acts?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAAs I stated in the reply given to the hon. and gallant Member for Bromley (Lieut.-Colonel James) on 14th June, the question of introducing the necessary legislation has been under the careful consideration of the Government. In view of the importance of the interests involved, the Measure is obviously one requiring circumspection and would necessarily require full investigation and discussion. While, therefore, preparation with the Bill proceeds, Parliamentary time does not permit of its introduction during the present Session. In the meantime there are a number of recommendations which are made by the Cave Committee to which effect either has already been given or can be given by administrative action without legislation. As a number of matters have been inevitably delayed pending the Report of the Cave Committee, it is proposed immediately to complete such administrative action in accordance with the Committee's recommendations. I propose, therefore, to lay a Paper setting out in detail the form that these administrative changes will take.