§ 81. Mr. Osborneasked the Minister of Transport if, in view of the shortage of 100,000 railway wagons and the urgent need for a quicker turn-round, he will ask all firms concerned to work a full 5½ day week for the next twelve months; and enlist the support of the T.U.C. for the temporary increase in working hours.
§ Mr. CallaghanOn 18th November my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer made a general appeal for staff to be ready at week-ends to unload wagons. The Trades Union Congress have given their warm support. There has already been a most encouraging response and a faster turn-round.