§ Sir K. WOODasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has recently 916W received representations on behalf of the men in the ordnance factories protesting against their being compelled to have one fixed week for the week's annual leave; and what reply he has made?
§ Mr. SHAWThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. My hon. Friend the Financial Secretary has on my behalf informed the men's representatives that the present arrangement which is best suited to factory requirements must be maintained.