HC Deb 28 July 1938 vol 338 c3275
12. Mr. Day

asked the Minister of Labour what action he now proposes to take following the inquiry he has completed relative to the hours, wages, and working conditions of the employés in the cinema industry?

Mr. E. Brown

It is proposed in the first place to discuss the position with the organisation of employers and work-people.

Mr. Day

Will the Minister say how it is proposed to deal with those small employers who are not members of an association and who are the worst offenders?

Mr. Brown

My first task is to endeavour to assist in every way, and I am very hopeful about getting an agreement between the employers and the workpeople.

Mr. Day

How can an agreement be arrived at with employers who are not members of an association?

Mr. Brown

Perhaps the hon. Member will allow us to handle the matter in our own way. We want to make real progress in the matter.