§ Mr. RILEYasked the Minister of Labour whether he can indicate the countries in which the 40-hour week has already become generally adopted; and also the countries which are taking measures to establish the 40-hour week?
§ Mr. E. BROWNI am not aware of any country where the 40-hour week has been generally adopted although in certain countries the normal weekly hours of work of sections of the working population are limited or are proposed to be limited to 40. I am having the details extracted and will send them to the hon. Member.