Note 184 — Chapter XI · Hours of Work
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Woolen and Worsted. In force till June 20, when government rationing of raw material began.
Cotton. Six hours weekly.
Hosiery. Six and a half hours weekly. In force till June 20, when government rationing of raw material began.
Print, bleach and dye works. Up to 60 hours weekly. “Little used.”
Manchester warehouses. Up to 60 hours weekly. “Used only in emergencies.”
Munitions. Order of September, 1916, continued in force.
Shipbuilding. Maximum daily limit 15 hours. Maximum weekly hours, 63 and 65 in “great emergencies.”
Boots. Maximum weekly limit 60 hours.
Flour Mills. Women allowed to work at night.
Oil and Cake Mills. Women allowed to work at night.
Malting. Women allowed to work at night.