§ Sir P. LLOYD-GREAMEasked the Home Secretary whether it is the intention of the Government to ratify the White Lead Convention; and, if so, whether, and on what occasion, the Government propose to obtain the approval of the House of Commons to such ratification?
Mr. DAVIESThe Government have introduced the Lead Paint Bill with the express purpose of giving effect to the provisions of the draft Convention, and if Parliament accept the Bill and pass it without any Amendments inconsistent with the Convention, it is proposed to ratify the Convention.