§ Mr. MALCOLMasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that his recently issued order, allowing dressmakers to work from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the months of May and June, has aroused much opposition on the part of a number of dressmakers' assistants affected thereby; and whether, before signing the aforesaid order, he will give favourable consideration to such representations as may be made to him by deputations or in writing on behalf of those who feel themselves aggrieved by the new order?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe order referred to, which is in draft only, does not propose to increase the legal hours which can be worked by dressmakers' assistants. Re-presentations have been received on the subject, and my hon. Friend, the Under-Secretary of State, has arranged to see a deputation on the subject next week. All such representations will be carefully considered before any further action is taken.