HC Deb 31 July 1957 vol 574 c198W
94. Mr. Rankin

asked the Minister of Labour the reasons which prevent the Government from ratifying the International Labour Organisation Convention of 1938 establishing a 40-hour week.

Mr. Iain Macleod

Ratification of the Convention which the hon. Member has in mind would be contrary to the policy whereby the determination of hours of work is left to joint negotiation between employers and workers free from State intervention.