§ 105. Mr. DEVLINasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the hours women have to work in the Navy and Army Canteen Board, Palace Barracks, Holywood, county Down; whether he is aware that these women have to start at 8 a.m., and continue working until 9 p.m., for seven days a week, except one half-holiday; and whether he will take action to remedy this state of affairs?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am informed that the actual hours of work of the canteen and kitchen staff are from 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. These hours include time taken for breakfast, dinner and tea. A half-day is allowed weekly, and week-end leave is given in turn. Extra leave is given on Sunday as opportunity offers. In the circumstances no action appears to be called for.