asked the Minister of Labour whether he will take the initiative to induce employers of labour to adopt the system now in operation in many industries of paying the weekly wage on Thursdays, especially when the five-day week is established and work ceases on Friday afternoon?

The day of the week on which payment of wages is made is a domestic matter which does not, I think, call for any action by my right hon. Friend.

Would it not be possible for the Minister to make representations to employers?

Conditions vary so infinitely in different industries that no such course would be helpful.