§ 50. Mr. THORNEasked the Minister of Labour if he will institute an inquiry into the hours, wages and working conditions generally of employés engaged in cinemas in London and the provinces?
§ Mr. R. S. HUDSONI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which was given on 28th April to a question on this subject by the hon. Member for the Chester-le-Street Division (Mr. Lawson).
§ Mr. THORNEDoes the Parliamentary Secretary see any difficulty in the way of sending out a questionnaire to the managers asking for information for the purpose of the Bill which will come before the House in a few days time?
§ Mr. HUDSONAs I explained in my reply to the hon. Member for Chester-le-Street, we are unable to carry on this inquiry owing to a shortage of staff, and the fact that all our available staff who would carry on such an inquiry normally is engaged on other work.
§ Mr. THORNEIs the hon. Member aware that in a previous answer he said that he would consider the matter?
§ Mr. HUDSONYes, Sir; we shall consider it when the staff is available.