I move for leave to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the allowance of weekly half-holidays to agricultural workers and for certain matters connected therewith and to repeal the Agricultural Workers (Weekly Half-Holidays) Act, 1951.
Agricultural Workers (Weekly Half-Holidays) Bill, 1952—First Stage.
Leave granted.
Could the Minister tell us when the Bill will be circulated?
Mr. Walsh
As soon as possible.
Has the Minister any idea when that will be?
Mr. Walsh
I have not at the moment.
Next stage?
Mr. Walsh
As early as possible after the recess.
Could the Minister give a date?
Mr. Walsh
The 22nd October.
Is it to be understood that the Bill will be circulated during the recess?
Mr. Walsh
If possible.
Is this a one clause Bill?
Mr. Walsh
Yes.
What is the trouble of getting it through before the recess?
Mr. Walsh
It is not ready yet.
Second Stage ordered for the 22nd October, 1952.