§ Mr. W. BAKERasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that the dockers at Avonmouth are compelled to register twice daily; that the majority journey daily from Bristol, at a train fare of 7½d., arrive at 7.30 a.m. and have to remain there until 12 noon for the employers' pleasure, and whether, in these circumstances, he will do away with the necessity for signing twice?
§ Sir H. BARNSTONAt Avonmouth dock workers are in general required to prove their unemployment twice daily, but the second attendance is frequently excused. Workers, who journey from Bristol to Avonmouth for the morning call, may if they choose return and attend the afternoon call and prove their unemployment at Bristol. If there is an afternoon call at Avonmouth, and they970W wait there for it, they can prove their unemployment at Avonmouth immediately thereafter, between the hours of 12 noon and 1 p.m. My right hon. Friend does not think that these requirements involve any hardship.