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Hours of Industrial Employment Bill.

Oral Answers to Questions — Unemployment. – in the House of Commons at on 17 September 1931.

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Photo of Sir Geoffrey Mander Sir Geoffrey Mander , Wolverhampton East

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asked the Minister of Labour if he will state the intention of the Government with reference to the Hours of Industrial Employment Bill?

Photo of Sir Henry Betterton Sir Henry Betterton , Rushcliffe

The Government do not propose to embark on a programme of contentious legislation, and, therefore, this Bill cannot be proceeded with at present.

Photo of Sir Geoffrey Mander Sir Geoffrey Mander , Wolverhampton East

Will not the Government endeavour to improve on the miserable record of their predecessors in this matter?

Mr. MACLEAN:

If the Government do not intend to embark upon contentious legislation, I take it that they will drop the Economy Bill?

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