§ Mr. Goronwy Robertsasked the Minister for Energy if he will amend the regulations so as to require the rotation of the three-day working week every three weeks so that the burden of weekend working may be spread more evenly among industrial firms ; and if he will allow night shift working to avoid weekend working.
§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Minister for Energy if he will now make a statement about rotating the three-day week so as to avoid Saturday working.
§ Mr. EmeryAs my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy indicated, the Government are reviewing this week the possibility of easing the present electricity restrictions.
§ Sir J. Rodgersasked the Minister for Energy when he expects to be able to give his decision on whether or not to set up a committee to hear appeals, particularly from smaller firms, on the working of the three-day week.
§ Mr. EmeryWe do not consider it necessary to set up such a committee. Appeals should be addressed to the appropriate regional office of the Department of Trade and Industry.