asked the President of the Board of Trade when this House is likely to be in possession of the proposals revising the Weights and Measures Acts?

I assume that the hon. Member refers to the Bill to give effect to the recommendations of the Food Council in respect of the giving of short weight or measure in the sale of food. I hope the Measure will shortly be introduced in another place.

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that clerks employed by the Railway Clearing House who returned to work during the recent strike are being treated unfavourably as compared with others who did not resume work until the strike ended; and whether he will have inquiries made with a view to preventing such victimisation?

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the replies given to the hon. and learned Member for West Leyton on the 18th June, and to the hon. and gallant Member for Enfield (Colonel Applin) on the 31st June, copies of which I am sending him.

asked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that Mr. J. T. Whitington, of 25, Forest Street, Forest Gate, was engaged by a local timber firm under hourly conditions of contract; that the firm, having dispensed with the services of the man, paid him for his annual holiday which amounted to one week's wages; and that the insurance officer has informed the man through the Stratford Exchange that he is not entitled to the unemployment benefit for one week; and whether, as the applicant is fit for work, willing, and available, this decision can be reviewed?

No trace can be found of any claim having been made by this applicant since November, 1922. From the particulars given, it would appear probable that the applicant is disentitled under Section 1(4) of the Unemployment Insurance (No. 2) Act, 1924, from counting the week in question as a week of unemployment, but the point is one that would have to be determined by the statutory authority on a claim being made.

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether the fire hose and chemical fire extinguishers in the Palace of Westminster are tested at regular intervals; whether any of the staff receive training in the use of the appliances; and whether he will consider the desirability of forming an amateur fire brigade recruited from the Members and staff of the House of Commons?

The answer to the first and second parts of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the last part, an amateur fire brigade is not considered necessary, as the building is staffed day and night by men trained in the use of fire appliances. There is an adequate patrol at night, and there is direct communication with the London Fire Brigade station in Greycoat Place.