HC Deb 11 February 1946 vol 419 cc20-1
79 Mr. McAdam

asked the Minister of War Transport (1) the number of hours worked by engine drivers.

on the four main-line railway company systems, in excess of the standard eight-hour day, during the week commencing 7th January and ending at midnight on the Saturday of the same week; in how many instances did the hours on duty extend beyond 10 hours; and in how many instances did the hours of duty extend beyond that period;

  1. (2) the number of hours worked by goods guards on the four main-line rail company systems in excess of the eight- hour day, during the week commencing 7th January and ending at midnight on Saturday of the same week; in how many instances did the hours of duty extend beyond 10 hours; and in how many instances did the hours on duty extend beyond that period;
  2. (3) the total number of hours worked as special Sunday turns of duty by train men on the systems of the four main-line companies during the period beginning 6th January and ending on 27th January.

Mr. Barnes

The information required is not readily available, but I will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as my inquiries have been completed.

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