HC Deb 04 March 1936 vol 309 c1392
88. Mr. SORENSEN

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that the need of regulating the hours of employment of lift boys and page boys is urgent; that many such lads are working late hours in clubs and similar premises; and whether he will now widen the terms of reference of the Departmental Committee of inquiry dealing with the hours of work in unregulated occupations?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME, DEPARTMENT (Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd)

As the hon. Member is aware, page boys and lift boys employed in hotels are included in the terms of reference of the Departmental Committee. As regards the second part of the question my Department has received no information bearing out the hon. Member's suggestion. If he will let me have the information at his disposal, I shall be glad to consider it.

Mr. SORENSEN

Am I to understand that the hon. Member would consider wider terms of reference to include these boys if I give him the necessary information?

Mr. LLOYD

Yes, if the hon. Member can give me information.