Factories (Welfare Schemes)

HC Deb 31 March 1955 vol 539 cc48-9W

36. Mr. Gibson

asked the Minister of Labour what steps he has taken to bring before the National Joint Advisory Council the desirability of providing factory welfare schemes, canteens, recreation facilities, and bonus payments for increased output; and if he will make a statement.

Sir W. Monckton

The National Joint Advisory Council considered at its January meeting the Annual Report of the Chief Inspector of Factories which, in its welfare section, deals with the provision of factory canteens. I see no reason to raise the other question referred to at present at the National Joint Advisory Council, but it is, of course, open to the representatives of industry on the Council to raise them at any time if they wish.