11 OCTOBER 1930, Page 2

On Monday afternoon many delegates were restive about the postponement

of legislation to reverse the effect of the Trade Disputes Act, and Mr. Henderson was obliged to give an assurance that a Bill will be introduced in the coming Session with the hope that the second reading will be obtained before Christmas. We regret this. There does not seem to be any widespread demand for an amendment of the Act. There is merely what may be called the routine sentiment of the trade unions. Such contentious debates as will surely be aroused will hold up much more urgent legislation and possibly even divert the Government from their main duty in India.

* * * *