HC Deb 07 July 1947 vol 439 c1796
68. Mr. W. J. Brown

asked the Minister of Transport what progress has now been made for the staggering of hours in London.

Mr. Barnes

Up to the present 30,000 workers in Central London have adjusted their working hours with good results. Negotiations are still proceeding which, I trust, will result in bringing in a much larger number.

Mr. Brown

Can the Minister give an idea what percentage of the total number of workers is affected by that figure of 30,000?

Mr. Barnes

No, I cannot give the percentage because, as the hon. Gentleman knows, we cover this problem in districts.

Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore

How does one stagger an hour?

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