§ Major PROCTERasked the Prime Minister whether, when the Cotton Spinning Industry Bill is re-introduced, in order that an opportunity may be provided for a further examination of the issues involved, the Bill will be remitted to a Select Committee, to ensure that such examination will be made before the Bill is finally placed on the Statute Book?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe scheme upon which the Bill is based was framed by a committee of the industry after full examination of the issues involved, and I do not think that there is any need for a further detailed examination by means of the procedure suggested by my hon. and gallant Friend.
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§ Major PROCTERasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the reintroduction by the Government of the Cotton Spinning Industry Bill at an early date is dependent on whether or not there is substantial opposition to this Bill from employers and employees in Lancashire; and whether this aspect has been fully considered?
§ Dr. BURGINAs my hon. and gallant Friend will be aware, the Bill has now been introduced. I may add that my right hon. Friend has arranged to receive a deputation from interests in Lancashire who are opposed to the scheme of the Bill.