HC Deb 16 June 1938 vol 337 cc373-4
8. Mr. Day

asked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the fact that the collection of information in connection with the cinema industry has now been completed, he will give particulars of what further action he now proposes to take?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend to the hon. Member for Tottenham, South (Mr. Messer) on 19th May, a copy of which I am sending to him.

Mr. Day

As investigations have been going on since 1929 in regard to the long working hours and low wages of these employés, what action does the Ministry intend to take?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

It is the facts up to 1938 that we are now engaged in examining with the utmost possible expedition.

Mr. Day

Does not the Minister agree that from 1929 to 1938 there has been time for his Department to have taken action?

Mr. Benjamin Smith

What is the reason for the delay?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

My right hon. Friend says in the reply that I am sending to the hon. Member that the inquiries are completed and that full examination is now taking place on the results of those inquiries.

Mr. Jagger

We can be assured, I suppose, that it will be sympathetic examination?