§ Mr. Parkinasked the Minister of Labour whether he proposes to make any alteration in hostel charges to meet the change in the circumstances of workers conditioned to a five-day week.
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§ Mr. IsaacsYes, Sir. Such workers, who are accommodated in hostels run by the National Service Hostels Corporation, are being given the option of entering into period contracts to take accommodation in the hostels for four nights a week at a charge of 25s. 6d. for men and 21s. for women. It is hoped to start these new arrangements as from Monday, 6th January, 1947.