§ Lord NINIAN CRICHTON-STUARTasked the Prime Minister whether, owing to the long hours and sweating prevalent in the baking trade, he can see his way to give any facilities for the Second Reading of the Hours of Labour (Bakehouses) Bill?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe Prime Minister has asked me to reply to this question. The whole subject of the conditions of work in bakehouses, in regard to the effect both on the health of the workers and on the public health, is being investigated by my Department in conjunction with the Board of Trade and the Local Government Board; and until the inquiries are completed I am afraid I can make no statement on the question of legislation.
§ Mr. WILKIEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Bill at present before the House has been more than once blocked by friends of the Noble Lord? Will he use his influence with them to get the block removed?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI do not know that I have any such influence.