§ 22. Sir F. Sandersonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that war-time experience has proved that long hours for employers and employees in shops, to meet any reasonable consumer demands is unnecessary and, in view of this, will he consider introducing legislation, at the earliest possible date, to ensure the fixing of the time for the closing of shops at a reasonable time.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave on the 6th July to Questions by my hon. Friends the Members for North Tottenham (Mr. R. C. Morrison) and Moseley (Sir P. Hannon).
§ Sir F. SandersonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is an increasing demand for legislation; and could he give an undertaking to give the matter serious consideration at the earliest possible moment?
§ Mr. MorrisonYes, but I cannot say when the earliest possible moment will be.
§ Sir H. WilliamsWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that there is also the problem of those other workers who want to shop?
§ Mr. MorrisonThat is one of the complications.