Former MP for Lambeth North
I am very anxious about this matter, because some time ago I came into contact with a large class of cleaners of Government offices, many of whom were paying in for a long period before it was discovered that they came under the category of domestic work. They were greatly disappointed that, after having stamped their cards for a long period, they were not insured, and all the satisfaction...
I take an optimistic view of this matter. It may be unwise to prophesy, but my feelings are that before a few years have passed, if this House continues, and still more am I confident if there is to be another House, we shall see an extension of the school-leaving age to 15, if not to 16. I am convinced that pressure from outside and in- side is increasing. Recent Debates have shown that,...
Your Ruling has, necessarily, also ruled out a good many of the things I wished to say, but perhaps it will be in order if I say that my chief regret is that this fund will be saddled for almost countless years with such an amount of debt that probably that fact will be made an excuse for not restoring the "cuts." But I will not follow up that point, because I should, no doubt, be told that I...
74. asked the Home Secretary if he is now in a position to make a statement as regards the introduction of a Bill further limiting the hours of employment of young persons?
Can the right hon. Gentleman inform the House if the negotiations with the interested parties have been completed?
75. asked the Home Secretary if he has any information as to the number of children employed in film studios, and if he will take steps to regulate the conditions of their employment?
I am in the somewhat unusual position of differing to a considerable extent from my own leader on this matter. I have always been independent, and I happen to belong to a party where independence is not followed by excommunication. I speak with some intimate knowledge of the work of the Police Force, and of the actual influence it has on the lives and habits of a normal crowd in the...
The hon. Member for Walthamstow, West (Mr. McEntee) seems to be under a misconception so far as these Bills are concerned. He told us that electric light is much healthier than gas. I am not prepared to argue whether it is better or worse, but I am concerned with the principle that every man should have the liberty to choose what he likes. If we are to sit down and wait until someone decides...
