§ Mr. Thorneasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport if he is aware of the conditions in which the women employed on railway sidings have to work and particularly the bad washing and lavatory conditions at the sidings at Stratford, in the borough of West Ham; and, as these sidings are not covered by the Factories Act of 1937, what action he intends taking about the matter.
§ Mr. Noel-BakerSeventy-five women are employed in Stratford sidings, but not more than fifty of them are on duty at any one time. There are six wash basins with hot water and two lavatories. Instructions were recently given for six additional wash basins and one additional lavatory to be installed, and the work will be carried out as soon as possible.