HC Deb 01 July 1986 vol 100 cc479-80W
Mr. John Fraser

asked the Paymaster General what consideration has been given by his Department to the reductions in the working week as a method of dealing with unemployment.

Mr. Lang

Changes in the working week are best arranged between employers and employees. Imposed cuts in hours of work would increase unit labour costs unless there were compensating increases in productivity or decreases in workers' wages.