Working Hours.

Oral Answers to Questions — Coal Mining Industry. – in the House of Commons am ar 7 Rhagfyr 1926.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Wilfred Paling Mr Wilfred Paling , Doncaster

35.

asked the Secretary for Mines the approximate number of miners who have returned to work on an eight-hours, seven-and-a-half hours, and a seven-hours day, respectively?

Photo of Mr George Lane-Fox Mr George Lane-Fox , Barkston Ash

I have no official figures of the number of men actually at work for a period later than the week ended 27th November. Perhaps the hon. Member will repeat his question next week.

Major the Marquess of TITCHFIELO:

Does not the right hon. Gentleman think that this question conclusively proves that the Government never meant the Eight Hours Act to be compulsory?

Photo of Mr Wilfred Paling Mr Wilfred Paling , Doncaster

We will see when the answer comes.