HC Deb 27 January 1948 vol 446 c804
16. Mr. Sidney Shephard

asked the Minister of Labour the date on which the staggering of industrial hours of work will end.

Mr. Isaacs

No decision has yet been taken on this matter.

Mr. Shephard

Is the Minister aware of the great discomfort inflicted, not only on the workers, but on their wives, through the staggering of hours, and will he keep the matter under constant review, and remove it as soon as possible?

Mr. Isaacs

I accept with thanks the hon. Gentleman's reference to the inconvenience suffered by the workers and their wives, and by transport and all other people. It is not intended to keep this burden upon them, but to remove it as quickly as possible, and to that end the Electricity Sub-Committee will be meeting within 10 days to come to a decision.