ABSTRACT

Birleson & Co., brick mabra, Birtley, were summoned at the instance of Mr. John Law, one of Her M:1jesty's Inspectors of Factories, in six different ca.ses for employing women more hours daily than the Factory Acts specify. It was proved that the women commenced with their work at 6.30 a.m. on AuO'ust 17, and were found by Mr. Law still working at 6.50 p.m.