HC Deb 17 March 1920 vol 126 cc2231-2W
Mr. J. JONES

asked the Minister of Labour whether any decision has yet been reached to introduce a Bill to give legislative effect to the recommendations of the Committee of Inquiry into Night Work in the Baking Trade.

Mr. R. YOUNG

asked the Minister of Labour when legislation will be introduced to give effect to the promise made by the Ministry, on behalf of the Cabinet, prohibiting night baking, in accordance with the Report of the Committee of Inquiry into Night Work in the Baking Trade?

Mr. SHORTT

My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to these questions. It is the intention of the Government to introduce Legislation for this purpose during the present Session, but I cannot fix a date at the present moment. A general Bill for the Amendment of the Factory Acts is in course of preparation by the Home Office, and it may be convenient to include the provisions in regard to night work in bakehouses in that Bill.