§ Mr. CROOKSasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether the salaries and the hours of work of women clerks in the Civil Service are under revision; whether there is any proposal to extend the present hours of work; and, if so, in view of the present demand from all quarters for a reduction in hours of work, this proposal will be very seriously considered before it is decided upon?
§ Mr. BALDWINNo general revision of the salaries and hours of work of women clerks in the Civil Service is at present contemplated, and the right hon. Member may be assured that any such proposal would be very seriously considered before it is decided upon.