§ Mr. G. WHITEasked the Minister of Labour if the difficulties which prevented the ratification of the Convention on the use of white lead in paint have yet been removed; and if it is now the intention of the Government to agree to the ratification of this Convention?
§ Mr. SHAWI have been in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary. The question is under consideration by His Majesty's Government and the decision will be announced as soon as practicable.