HC Deb 17 February 1938 vol 331 c2050
14. Mr. Day

asked the Minister of Labour whether he has now had the replies from the cinematograph trade to his inquiries with reference to the hours of labour employés engaged at cinematograph theatres are expected to work; and what action he now proposes to take?

Mr. E. Brown

I would refer the hon. Member to the replies given on 3rd and 10th February, to the hon. Members for Doncaster (Mr. Short) and East Birkenhead (Mr. G. White).

Mr. Day

Has the right hon. Gentleman now received the supplementary details for which he said he was asking from several hundred of the cinematograph and theatrical proprietors over two months ago?

Mr. Brown

In the reply to which I have referred it was stated that there were about 500 outstanding. I have received over 100 of those, and I am hopeful of getting the remainder very shortly.

Mr. Day

Considering there are now about 400 outstanding and that this inquiry has been going on for some months, what action does the right hon. Gentleman propose to take?

Mr. Brown

Personal visits.