§ 23. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that regular 900 overtime is being worked in factories at the present time; what complaints of this have been brought to his notice; and whether he will take steps to discourage the practice?
Mr. HUDSONThe Department's information as to overtime working, which relates only to a few industries, is summarised each month in the Ministry of Labour Gazette. It does not show how far the overtime working can be described as regular. No complaints with regard to widespread working of overtime in factories have been brought to my notice. As regards the last part of the question, it will be generally agreed, I think, that overtime should be avoided wherever possible, but as the hon. Member will appreciate, the circumstances of each case must be taken into account.
§ Mr. MANDERIs the Minister prepared to investigate any case to which I may call his attention?
Mr. HUDSONI am always very glad to receive any information that the hon. Member has at his disposal.
§ Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMSIs my hon. Friend aware that certain districts of Wolverhampton are doing very well out of these tariffs?