Sir Allan Smith
Former MP for Croydon South
Former MP for Croydon South
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I am rather sorry this question has been brought before the House at this stage, because now we are compelled to apply our minds to the merits of the case, notwithstanding the fact that the Committee which has been sitting, and is now adjourned, has the duty to ascertain whether a remedy can be found. So far as we on the Committee are concerned, our function is taken from us by this House...
I mean the two main bodies on either side, the Federation of Employers and the Council of the Trade Union Congress. I was saying that if we are dealing with the question of industry carrying its own load, this is not only a suitable question, but an absolutely vital question, because, obviously, if each industry is going to carry its own load, it must contemplate the position of everyone...
To what other Amendments does the right hon. and learned Gentleman refer?
Former MP for Croydon South
Entered the House of Commons on 14 November 1919 — unknown
Left the House of Commons on 16 November 1923 — General election
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