HC Deb 08 April 1925 vol 182 cc2213-4
42. Mr. GROVES

asked the Minister of Labour if his attention has been called to the prevailing practice of some employers, especially in the catering and amusement trades, to employ on evening work persons who are fully employed in the day; and whether, in view of the present abnormal degree of unemployment, he will legislate for the cessation of such practice?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

I presume the hon. Member refers to the fact that some persons work as waiters or in orchestras in the evening, notwithstanding that they are employed in those or other callings during the day. I do not see my way to introduce legislation prohibiting this practice.