HC Deb 01 August 1916 vol 85 c30
46. Major NEWMAN

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that munition workers will receive extra pay for work done on their cancelled State holidays this month, it is the intention or desire of the Government that these State holidays shall be cancelled for the general community of workers as well?

The PRIME MINISTER

I must refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to a similar question put by the hon. Member for the Westhoughton Division on the 19th July, to which I would add that it is the Government's desire that these holidays should be postponed but not cancelled. I would also refer my hon. Friend to the statement which will be circulated in reply to Question 54.

Major NEWMAN

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that munition workers object very much to this pay being given for these holidays, and to have it thrown at them?