§ 22. Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Minister of. Labour whether he is aware of the long hours of labour of adult waitresses in some catering establishments in this country for low wages on certain days from 9 a.m. until nearly midnight, with short intervals for meals; and if he will take steps to improve the conditions of this class of female labour?
§ Mr. R. S. HUDSONAs the hon. Member is no doubt aware, very careful consideration has been given to this matter, and I can only refer him to the answer given by my right lion. Friend to the hon. Member for East Wolverhampton (Mr. Mander) on the 11th February last, of which I am sending him a copy.
§ Mr. DAVIESIn view of the worsening of the condition of these people, will the Parliamentary Secretary consider this problem once again in order to try and do something to prevent this exploitation?
§ Mr. HUDSONI am sure that my right hon. Friend will be glad to consider any further information that the hon. Member is in a position to give him.
§ Mr. DAVIESWill the Department consider the setting up of a Trade Board for this industry?
§ Mr. HUDSONNo.
§ Colonel GOODMANIs the Minister aware that there are many thousands of juveniles who are working much longer hours, and will he give his consideration to legislation for them?