§ 8. Mr. KELLYasked the Minister of Labour the number of men and women engaged in the catering trade; what are the hours of the working week; and if any figures are known as to the wages paid?
§ Miss BONDFIELDAccording to the Census of 1921, the numbers of males and of females engaged in the catering trades were approximately 220,000 and 370,000 respectively. The numbers of employés were approximately 140,000 males and 260,000 females. An inquiry was recently made into the hours worked and the 2056 wages paid, but the results are not yet complete. In this connection I would refer my hon. Friend to a reply to a question by the hon. Member for Nottingham West (Mr. Hayday) on 5th February, of which I am sending him a copy.
§ Mr. KELLYMay I ask if those investigations are likely to be completed in the near future and the information conveyed to us?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI hope so.