THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
' AUSi'IIALIAN OS N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] BONAR LAW’S REPLY. LONDON, February 13.
In tho Commons Hon. Hollar Law said that never in history were tho employers (more ready Vo agree that the workers should have a larger share in the profits. An eight hour day for the railwaymon was a big step forward. Government was endeavouring ■4o extend better conditions. Government had not shown a tenderness for profiteers. Government was prepared to inquire into the question of nationalisation of the coalmines and amelioration would be retrospective. Undoubtedly we were passing through anxious times. The next few months would be critical, but he believed they would he able to pull through. He urged employers to take their courage in their hands and not hesitate in the launching of new enterprises.
The amendment was negatived by 311 to 59.
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Hokitika Guardian, 17 February 1919, Page 2
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139THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT. Hokitika Guardian, 17 February 1919, Page 2
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