Wednesday, 13 February 1924
The House met at a Quarter before Three of the Clock, Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair.
PRIVATE BILLS,—Mr. SPEAKER laid upon the Table a Report from the Counsel to Mr. Speaker, That, in accordance with Standing Order 79, he had conferred with the Chairman of Committees of the...
Mr. SPEAKER laid upon the Table Report from the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, That, in the case of the Petition for the following Bill originating in the Lords they had made a Special...
1. asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Government intend to propose to foreign Powers the calling of an international conference to discuss and regulate on international...
2. asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in which cities, ports, or commercial centres in Russia and Siberia British consular officers are stationed; and whether it is proposed to...
3. asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether it is proposed to proceed with the Singapore dock?
4. asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether the policy of the present Government is to stimulate work in the shipbuilding trade by the immediate construction of cruisers and...
Mr. TREVELYAN THOMSON: 6. asked the Minister of Labour whether he has received any Report from the Committee appointed by his predecessor to inquire into the question of amending the law which...
Mr. T. THOMSON: 12. asked the Minister of Health if he will remove the restrictions at present in force reducing the rate of wages for those engaged on unemployment works below the trade union...
Mr. T. THOMSON: 13. asked the Minister of Health if he will authorise an increase in the percentage of the grant towards the cost of works for the unemployed carried out by local authorities...
7. asked the Minister of Labour whether there are any trade unions who refuse to admit women to full membership; and whether, in that case, he will give their names and the reasons actuating them...
8. asked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the desirability of equalising educational advantages for all classes, he proposes to extend this principle to technical training in the...
9. asked the Minister of Labour how many dilutees have been introduced into the building industry since the War; whether they have received assistance and training from the men working with them;...
10. asked the Minister of Labour if, in view of the promotion of employment, he will inquire into the various trade union regulations governing the number of apprentices who may be trained; and...
11. asked the Minister of Labour whether the Government accepts the principle of equal pay for work of equal value for both sexes in the Civil Service and in industries generally so far as its...
14. asked the Minister of Health whether he has received the Report of the Committee of Inquiry appointed to consider the remuneration to be paid to National Health Insurance practitioners; and...
16. asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department whether it is proposed to introduce legislation amending the Representation of the People Act to secure that Members shall not be...
On 27th February, to call attention to the conditions governing the grant of Old Age Pensions, and to move a Resolution. —[Mr. J. Hugh Edwards.]
On 27th February, to call attention to the question of a National Minimum Wage, and to move a Resolution.—[Mr. G. H. Oliver.]
On 27th February, to call attention to certain aspects of recent Industrial Disputes, and to move a Resolution.—[Sir Kingsley Wood.]
On 27th February, to call attention to the question of Empire Migration, and to move a Resolution.—[Mr. A. Somerville.]
"to repeal proviso (2) to Section two of the Unemployment Insurance Act, 1923," presented by Mr. SHAW; supported by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Wheatley, Miss Bondfield, and the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House do now adjourn."—[Mr. Spoor.]
I beg to move: That, in view of the conditions obtaining in foreign countries, it is necessary to safeguard more effectively industries in this country which are or may be seriously affected...
Postponed Proceeding resumed on Question, "That this House do now adjourn."
Resolved, "That this House do now adjourn."—[Mr. Spoor.]
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