§ 73. Colonel HOWARD-BURYasked the Minister of Labour, seeing that there are no regulations dealing with the hours of employment of persons employed as attendants or operators at cinematograph theatres, and in -view of the fact that on 1st August she promised a comprehensive investigation into this matter, whether any steps have yet been taken to hold this investigation, and with what results?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Lawson)A limited amount of information has been obtained from employers' associations and trade unions. Owing to the widespread character of the industry, preparations for a comprehensive inquiry have taken some time. It is hoped, however, to carry nut the inquiry in the course of the next few weeks.
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the right hon. Lady promised an immediate comprehensive inquiry and is similar action to be taken as has been taken with regard to solving the unemployment question by putting it off?
§ Mr. LAWSONThe hon. and gallant Gentleman will note that I said a limited amount of inquiry had already taken place and certain information was already at our disposal. It is not easy to get information in an industry of this nature.