§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Minister of Munitions whether his attention has been called to the practice in Yorkshire controlled establishments of employing men and boys for three turns, thirty and a-half hours altogether, without any rest; whether any consideration has been given 1027W to the effect of these long hours on subsequent output; whether he is also aware that in the test shop of Messrs. Steel, Peech, and Tozer, Rotherham, the men and boys employed on saw-grinding hare to eat their food where they work, that there are no fans to carry away the emery dust, and that the men are not supplied with respirators; and whether he will make inquiry into the matter?
§ Mr. MONTAGUMy attention has been drawn to this matter. I am making inquiries, and will communicate further with my hon. Friend.