§ 36. Mr. KELLYasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the particular 1332 industries and, if possible, the companies which have been granted orders to work the two-shift system for young people and women during the last three months?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir William Joynson-Hicks)I will have a list giving the particulars desired prepared and sent to the honourable Member.
§ 37. Mr. RENNIE SMITHasked the Home Secretary how many firms in the Penistone and Denby Dale district have been given permits to operate the double-shift system in their industries for young persons and women?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThere appears to be only one firm in the district referred to which has been granted an Order.
§ Mr. SMITHIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that young girls employed at this factory have to walk two or three miles in addition to a railway journey before they get to work in the morning and after they leave at night?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI do not know the full details of the case. If the hon. Member has any special points and will let me have them, they will be considered.
§ Mr. KELLYWhen these permits are given, is regard paid to the distance young people have to travel to reach their work at six o'clock in the morning or return to their home after ten at night?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSYes, Sir.