§ 38. Mr. Kellyasked the Home Secretary the number of firms operating the two-shift system, and also the conditions which have been laid down for transport as well as continued education?
§ Sir S. HoareAbout 1,100 two-shift authorisations are now in force under the Act of 1936. It is now the practice to insert a condition to the effect that if any young person employed in the shifts is desirous of attending a continuation school or class, reasonable facilities shall be afforded by the employer for such attendance, and where it appears that transport difficulties are liable to arise a condition is inserted that the Secretary of State may at any time require the employer to make such special arrangements for the conveyance of workers living at a distance as may be necessary to prevent hardship.
§ Mr. KellyWill the right hon. Gentleman consider publishing a list of those firms operating this two-shift system?
§ Sir S. HoareI scarcely think that it would be necessary to publish a list of these 1,100 firms, but if the hon. Member will communicate with me, I will see if there is any further information I can give him.
§ Mr. Rhys DaviesIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that the conditions which were laid down by the Factory Department are carried out by the employers?
§ Sir S. HoareYes, Sir, I think upon the whole that is the case. We have had no complaints, but I will look into the matter again.