§ Mr. LYONSasked the Minister of Labour the numbers of firms in this country where it is known that the system of the five-day week is now in operation, and the number of firms which have adopted any system of work-sharing, respectively?
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Mr. STANLEYNo special inquiry has been made into the extent to which the five-day week is in operation, but I understand that certain information will be given in the report of the Chief Inspector of Factories which will shortly be published. With regard to the latter part of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to the hon. Member for Leigh (Mr. Tinker) on 18th February