HC Deb 04 November 1937 vol 328 c1093
32. Mr. White

asked the Minister of Labour whether further consideration has been given to the requirement that dock workers on Merseyside should sign twice daily; and whether any decision has been reached?

Mr. E. Brown

This question is still being examined by the National Joint Council for Dock Labour, and I must await its conclusions.

Mr. Benjamin Smith

Will the right hon. Gentleman tell the House whether, in fact, all dock workers in all areas have to sign on twice daily?

Mr. Brown

My information is that there are great variations.

Mr. Smith

Is it not a matter, because of these variations, for the local joint councils, and not the National Joint Council?

Mr. Brown

I think that it is a question for both.

Mr. Smith

No.