asked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the fact that the time allowed under the Treaty of Versailles for the discussion and consideration of the Draft Conventions adopted at Geneva in 1921 has now expired, he will state whether the Government has arrived at decisions regarding the action to be taken concerning these Conventions; and, if so, whether he will inform the House what these decisions are?

The Conventions and recommendations adopted at Geneva in 1921 are still under the consideration of His Majesty's Government. I would point out that under the Treaty there is an extended period which, in fact, does not expire till May, 1923.