§ 7. Sir Francis Fremantleasked the Minister of Aircraft Production what steps have been taken in accord with the latest recommendation of the Select Committee on National Expenditure in their Fifteenth Report, for the discontinuance of Sunday labour; and with what effect?
§ The Minister of Aircraft Production (Lieut.-Colonel Moore-Brabazon)Fulltime contractors to my Ministry have been notified that Sunday work should now be restricted to cases in which its continuance is necessary in order to meet emergencies. I have no reason to think that contractors will not comply with these instructions.
§ Sir F. FremantleIs my right hon. and gallant Friend able to say whether the majority of contractors agree with the Committee's view that on balance Sunday work is of no value?
§ Lieut.-Colonel Moore-BrabazonIt is a little early to determine that.
§ Mr. Gordon MacdonaldWill the Minister keep in mind that the cost-plus-percentage basis is an incentive to contractors to work on Sundays?
§ Lieut.-Colonel Moore-BrabazonYes, Sir
§ Mr. ThorneIs there any truth in statements which are circulated that there is not sufficient material, and that this causes difficulties?