BUSMEN’S STRIKE
EVIDENCE AT INQUIRY SHORTER HOURS NECESSARY MANY CASES OF GASTRIC TROUBLE [United Press .Woi-iat nm—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] (Received 4th May, 10.20 a.m.) LONDON, 3rd May. At the bus inquiry. Mr Bevan stressed tlic irregularity of the men’s life, the uncertainty of their meal relief, and the intensification of their work through the speeding up and increased size of buses. These circumstances induced ill-health. Shortening the hours was an absolute necessity. Dr. James Woodhall. chief medical officer at the Manor House Labour Hospital at Golder’s Green, said that there was an exceptionally large number of eases of gastric trouble and duodenal ulcers among busmen. The drivers complained of headaches and dizziness following traffic jams. These symptoms were consistent with carbon monoxide fumes. The Court adjourned.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 4 May 1937, Page 6
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