asked the Prime Minister whether he can give a full report on the consultations that have taken place between representative people over the Trade Unions and Trade Disputes Act; and what action it is proposed to take?

The Government cannot make themselves responsible for reporting to the House upon discussions of this character.

In view of the action taken indirectly by the Government, can the Prime Minister state the Government's intentions with a view to dealing with the matter?

I certainly could not make a statement on Government policy in reply to a supplementary on a matter which raises many large, far-reaching, and even delicate issues.

In view of the way this has been handled, can the Prime Minister give an assurance that consideration will be given to the matter by the Government?

Consideration is always given by the Government to every matter, especially to those which seem to have a bearing on the general march of national cohesion and unity.

Are we to understand that legislation on the subject would be non-contentious?

Consideration in no way implies conclusion.