HC Deb 09 October 1941 vol 374 c1090
5. Mr. Ness Edwards

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that men at a Caerphilly railway shop, employing some 500 men, engaged on heavy engine repairs and working considerable overtime, have been negotiating for a canteen since the early part of the year, and that so far nothing has been done to provide the facilities asked for; and whether he will take steps to expedite the matter?

Mr. Bevin

I understand the proposal here is to convert existing feeding facilities into a canteen at which meals are sold and that, while there has been some unfortunate delay, arrangements for the immediate supply of light refreshments were being made last week and a full canteen service should be in operation very shortly.