HC Deb 05 February 1930 vol 234 c1912W
Mr. MATTERS

asked the Minister of Labour if, in view of unemployment, limited markets, and excess of productive capacity over demand, she will ask the Economic Council to examine and report on the advisability of reducing the existing average working week of five and a-half days by one day so as to absorb by rotation of workers a big percentage of the unemployed?

Mr. LAWSON

My right hon. Friend will arrange for the hon. Member's suggestion to be noted for consideration.