Tuesday, 29 October 1929
The House—after the Adjournment on 26th July for the Autumn Recess—met at a quarter before Three of the Clock, Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair.
1. asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he can give the House a Report of the estimated number of persons that have been found employment through the various schemes sanctioned by his Department...
24. asked the Minister of Labour if she proposes to make any modifications in the conditions of genuinely seeking work by applicants for unemployment benefit; and, if so, what are they?
27. asked the Minister of Transport the proportion of British quarried stone used in connection with any of the road constructional work sanctioned for the relief of unemployment by the present...
9. asked the Secretary of State for War what changes have been made in the number of British troops stationed in Egypt since the adjournment of the House?
10. asked the Secretary for Mines whether he is now in a position to lay before the House any proposals in relation to the reduction of the hours of work in the mines?
11. asked the Secretary for Mines if he can make any statement on the employment this year to date of the Miners' Welfare Fund; and how much money remains in hand?
12. asked the Secretary for Mines if he can make any statement on the proposed reduction of the pensionable age of miners from 65 to 60?
13. asked the Minister of Pensions whether he is now in a position to make an announcement with reference to the Government's attitude regarding the abolition of the seven years' limit with...
14. asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he proposes to take any steps to assist farmers to make their farms pay; and, if so, what they are?
15. asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has any progress to report in arranging and sanctioning schemes for the improvement of fishing harbours?
(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will direct the local authorities of Campbeltown and Tarbert to give immediate relief to destitute fishermen who have been...
16. asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of men employed in the Royal Dockyards at the present date and on the 1st July last, respectively?
18. asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the amount of compensation paid to the private yard shipbuilding companies for the broken contracts for submarines and other Government orders placed...
19. asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if the number of the personnel, men and boys, of the Royal Navy has been reduced since July, 1929; and if the enlistment of boys and ratings,...
20. asked the Secretary of State for India if he is now in a position to announce any changes in the methods of recruiting for and conditions of service in the political department as recommended...
21. asked the Secretary of State for the Home Depart- ment if he will obtain information from the police of the country of the number of accidents treated in local hospitals and resulting from...
22. asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department the number, nature, face value, and the Government's share of the risk of the contracts entered into between exporters of this country and...
23. asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if he can now make any further statement regarding additional assistance to be given to the chief commercial centres of the country for the...
25. asked the Minister of Labour if she will circulate to the proper authorities at the universities periodical reviews of the various branches of industry and the professions, in order that...
26. asked the President of the Board of Education the amount of maintenance which it is intended to grant in connection with the raising of the school age to 15?
28. asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can now make any statement with regard to the resumption of diplomatic relations with the Soviet Government?
asked the Prime Minister whether he can can make a statement as to the progress of the naval negotiations with the United States of America and other naval powers?
32. asked the Prime Minister if it is the intention of the Government to transfer the administration of the Factory Acts to the Ministry of Labour?
(by Private Notice) asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the considerable public apprehension concerning the recent conduct and procedure of certain Coroners' inquests, particularly in...
(by Private Notice) asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can give any information as to the recent occurrences in Palestine, and as to the present situation?
Mr. WARD LAW-MILNE: (by Private Notice) asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies what action the Government propose to take in connection with the future government of East Africa as...
May I ask the Leader of the House whether he has any statement to make with regard to business?
Sir William Allen Jowitt, K.C., Borough of Preston.
I beg to give notice that, to-morrow week, I shall call attention to Accidents in Mines, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that, to-morrow fortnight, I shall call attention to the Government policy with regard to Education, with special reference to the raising of the school age, and move a...
Sir EDWARD LIFFE: I beg to give notice that, to-morrow, I shall call attention to the dumping of German wheat upon the British market, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that, to-morrow, I shall call attention to the abomination of Capital Punishment, and move a Resolution to abolish that hideous practice.
I beg to give notice that, to-morrow three weeks, I shall call attention to the Fishing Industry, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that, to-morrow fortnight, I shall call attention to Local Government Legislation, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that, to-morrow week, I shall call attention to the Nationalisation of Railways and long-distance transport, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that, to-morrow three weeks, I shall call attention to the Timber Resources of the Empire, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that, to-morrow three weeks, I shall call attention to the Government's policy regarding the McKenna Duties, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that, to-morrow three weeks, I shall call attention to Profit Sharing and Industrial Co-partnership, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that, to-morrow fortnight, I shall call attention to the failure of His Majesty's Government to produce an agricultural policy, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that, to-morrow week, I shall call attention to Ribbon Development, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that, to-morrow fortnight, I shall call attention to the necessity for the payment of Pensions to Blind Persons of the age of 40, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that, to-morrow, I shall call attention to the Condition of Agriculture, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that, to-morrow fortnight, I shall call attention to the National Organisation of Water Supply, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that, to-morrow, I shall call attention to the antiquated method of balloting for Notices of Motion, and move a Resolution.
Sir F. HALL: On a point of Order. May I draw your attention, Sir, to the inadvisability of having both the ballots for Bills and Motions at the same time? In consequence of two books being...
Estimate presented—of a further Sum required to be voted for the service of the year ending 31st March, 1930 [by Command]; referred to the Committee of Supply, and to be printed.
Order for Second Reading read.
Order for Second Reading read.
Order for Second Reading read.
Order for Second Reading read, and discharged; Bill withdrawn.
Resolved, "That this House do now adjourn."—[Mr. T. Kennedy.]
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