§ Viscount SANDONasked the Minister of Labour whether he will suggest to shopowners in London releasing a proportion of their female staff at an earlier hour in order to facilitate their travelling and easing the congestion?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSMy right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. I doubt whether the arrangement suggested by my Noble Friend would be feasible, but I will look into the matter, in consultation with the Ministry of Transport, and inform him of the result.