INDUSTRIAL OUTLOOK
NATIONAL EFFORT TO SOLVE PROBLEMS. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.) (Rec. May 2, 11.45 a.m.) LONDON, May 1. Sir R. S. Home, presiding at the committee of the National Industrial Conference at White Hall, read a letter from Mr Lloyd George stating that foreign countries vrefp looking to Britain to give a lead in, founding a better industrial order. He expressed approval of the 48-hour "week and the minimum wag© fixed by the Commission. Elasticity was required in particular industries, such as agriculture, in which seasonal and other conditions necessitated special consideration, such aa seamen and - domestic servants, where the - 48hour week was impossible. The Act should otherwise apply to all industries, wherein a- legal limitation of hours was practicable. He hoped a solution of urgent problems would be found. Unemployment would be the first question claiming the National Industrial* Council’s attention. It was hoped the Council would be established at *he very earliest moment. He was sure it Would be of great value in assisting the Government to improve; the indus-
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIII, Issue 103, 2 May 1919, Page 5
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