Summer Time Bill.

Oral Answers to Questions — Russia. – in the House of Commons am ar 30 Mehefin 1924.

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Photo of Sir Kingsley Wood Sir Kingsley Wood , Woolwich West

31.

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government will now provide facilities for the Summer Time Bill?

Photo of Mr Ramsay Macdonald Mr Ramsay Macdonald , Aberafan

Yes, Sir. The Government have decided to adopt this Bill, which they desire to see passed into law this Session.

Photo of Sir Victor Warrender Sir Victor Warrender , Grantham

Why does the right hon. Gentleman give facilities to this Bill, and refuse them to the Merchandise Marks Bill, which is much more important?

Photo of Mr Ramsay Macdonald Mr Ramsay Macdonald , Aberafan

I understand that we are committed to this Bill by an international agreement.

Photo of Sir Philip Colfox Sir Philip Colfox , Dorset Western

Does the right hon. Gentleman realise that there is very great resentment felt against the Bill, particularly in the agricultural and mining districts?

Photo of Viscount  Curzon Viscount Curzon , Battersea South

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this Bill is a boon to City workers?