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• Oral Answers to Questions — Broadcasting.: Amateur Organisations (Stations). 15 Feb 1927

  72. asked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been called to the broadcasting of a regular entertainment by an amateur station at Manchester; and what action, if ally, has been taken in the matter, in view of the terms of the licence issued to the British Broadcasting Corporation?

• Oral Answers to Questions — Coal Trade Dispute.: Foreign Contracts Lost. 2 Aug 1926

  19. asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department he has any figures showing how many foreign contracts for British coal, and the tonnage, have been lost to this country through the coal stoppage?

• Oral Answers to Questions — Mercantile Marine.: Petrol Pumps (Testing). 15 Dec 1925

  7. asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the large and continuing in- crease in the installation of petrol pumps throughout the country, the Government will consider the necessity for immediate legislation conferring upon local authorities the necessary powers for testing such petrol pumps in their areas?

• Notices of Motion.: Industrial Peace. 17 Mar 1925

  I beg to give notice that, on this day fortnight, I shall call attention to the necessity of confidence between those engaged in industry, and move a Resolution.

• Orders of the Day — Trade Union Act (1913) Amendment Bill. 14 Mar 1924

  I beg to move, "That the Bill be now read a Second time." This Bill is introduced at the very insistent demand of trade unionists all over the country—trade unionists who are intensely loyal to their union, but who think, and I think with them, they are labouring under a great disadvantage. The whole object is to prevent unions insisting upon members paying contributions to political...

• Orders of the Day — Trade Union Act (1913) Amendment Bill. 14 Mar 1924

  Yes, I have fifty sworn statements to that effect. It is quite obvious to hon. Members opposite and to all hon. Members that I cannot disclose the names because they would be simply special cases for victimisation.

• Orders of the Day — Trade Union Act (1913) Amendment Bill. 14 Mar 1924

  Since this Parliament assembled, I have often looked to the Front Government Bench and I have seen hon. and right hon. Members sitting there who have now very considerable wealth, in fact great wealth in some cases, and the foundation of that wealth has, in many cases, been derived from trade union funds. The figures that I have given in regard to the National Union of Railwaymen proves that...

• Orders of the Day — Trade Union Act (1913) Amendment Bill. 14 Mar 1924

  Certainly. It is the business of any honest citizen, [Interruption.]

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