§ Mr. BOLANDasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of the widespread objection to the proposed Order extending the hours of dressmakers' employés during the months specified, he would maintain the existing regulations and not proceed further with the proposed Order 1
Mr. EDMUND HARVEYasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of the widespread dissatisfaction which had been aroused by the proposed increase in the hours worked by dressmakers to be allowed in connection with the preparations for the Coronation, he would reconsider the issue of any Order approving such an increase?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe Order referred to, which is in draft only, does not propose to increase the legal hours which can be worked by dressmakers' assistants. Representations have been received on the subject, and my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State has arranged to see a deputation on the subject next week. All such representations will be carefully considered before any further action is taken.
§ Mr. MALCOLMUntil what date is it proposed to postpone the signature?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLApril 26th is the date for the draft order. It has to lie on the Table of the House for forty days, and may be discussed any night after eleven o'clock at the conclusion of business.