§ 54. Mr. A. Edwardsasked the Minister of Supply whether he has considered the working of a factory in Nottingham whereby machines are used continuously for 168 hours a week; and whether he proposes to put this plan into operation in other factories?
§ The Minister of Supply (Sir Andrew Duncan)I understand the hon. Member has in mind a scheme which has been worked out by a firm in Nottingham for a carefully-planned system of shift-working. I have received details which he kindly sent me and I will have the system fully examined.
§ Mr. HiggsIs the Minister aware that there is insufficient labour to manage existing factories for 48 hours per week, let alone for 168 hours per week?