HC Deb 02 August 1916 vol 85 c313
92. Mr. ANDERSON

asked the Minister of Munitions whether he has now com pleted his inquiries into the substitution of two twelve-hour shifts for the three eight-hour shifts formerly worked by the-women workers at Messrs. Vickers, Limited, at Erith; and whether any modification of the twelve-hour shift has been accomplished, or is in contemplation?

Dr. ADDISON

Yes, Sir. As the result of the inquiries, it has been decided to retain the two-shift system, but to reduce the hours worked per week to fifty-seven for women on the day-shift and fifty-four for women on the night-shift. This involves a substantial reduction of the hours worked, and is well within the recommendations of the Health of Munition Workers' Committee.