Sir Hugh Bell ends his letter as follows 1—•
"Apparently with a light heart, Parliament passes a Minimum Wage Act, or Pony Inspection Act, or what not, quite regardless of the economic effects of such enactment, failing to consider, perhaps to understand, what serious consequential effects the enactment will produce. With regard to past legislation I could name many such effects. And having imposed these burdens upon the manufacturer, before he has time to adjust himself to the new conditions, Parliament calmly proceeds in the same way in some subsequent session. It is for the foregoing reasons that I agree with you in thinking that Mr. Hill's remarks deserve the very serious consideration of all who are interested in the well-being of the country."
It should be noted that Sir Hugh Bell is no "hidebound" Unionist or opponent of the Government determined to show that things are going wrong, and that it is their fault. On the contrary, he is a strong Liberal, and a potent political supporter of the present Cabinet.
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