HC Deb 20 March 1930 vol 236 cc2102-3
84. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Minister of Health why he has agreed to an increase in test work for men seeking relief from the Hull guardians?

Mr. GREENWOOD

The slight increase in the hours adopted by the guardians was part of a general reorganisation of test work which appeared to me to be an improvement on previous arrangements.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this increased test work is particularly onerous on dock labourers in view of the hours it imposes and the times they have to seek work, and is creating hardship for these men, and will he have the matter looked into again?

Mr. GREENWOOD

As I have already promised to meet the right hon. and gallant Gentleman on this matter, I hardly think it is necessary to occupy the time of the House in discussing it now.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that if he looked into the matter more carefully before approving such increases of test work, none of our time would be wasted?

Captain GUNSTON

Is stone breaking included in this test work?

Mr. GREENWOOD

Not so far as I am aware.