HC Deb 17 December 1947 vol 445 c337W
Mr. Stokes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the plan for the level of industry in Germany was worked out on the basis of a single or double shift; and for what number of working hours per week.

Mr. Bevin

The plan was worked out on a basis of the normal peace-time methods of operation in each particular industry. In industries where single shift work is customary, a 48-hour week was assumed.