§ Lord APSLEYasked the Home Secretary whether in view of the proposed legislation prohibiting many forms of night work, he will institute an inquiry into the effects of such work on the health of those who take part in it, particularly in view of the large number of occupations in which such work is carried on without prejudice to health?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI am not aware of any proposed legislation prohibiting night work other than the Night Baking Bill. The effect on health of night baking was carefully investigated in 1919 by a Departmental Committee, which found that, whilst night work is likely to be less conducive to good health than day work, there was no evidence that night work in bakehouses was unduly detrimental to health. In the circumstances, I do not think any further inquiry such as is suggested in the question is necessary.