§ 53. Mr. ANDERSONasked the Home Secretary whether any proposals have been put forward for introducing female labour in bakehouses during the night; whether the representatives of both the employers and employed have denied the necessity for any such step being taken; and what is his intention in this matter?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Brace)A conference was called recently by the Home Office between employers' and operatives' associations to consider and, if possible, settle the conditions under which women might be employed in bread baking to replace or assist men. No definite proposals for the night employment of women were put forward, but the question was discussed at this and subsequent meetings. Both parties have now expressed themselves as not favouring such employment, and no provision therefore with regard to it will be included in any general agreement that may be arrived at.