asked the Minister for Local Government whether it is his intention to introduce a five-day week for all local government employees.
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So far as local authority employees in respect of whom I am the appropriate Minister are concerned, the introduction of a five-day week is a matter within the discretion of each local authority. So far as local authority officers are concerned, consideration of the introduction of a five-day week would be a matter for the local authorities concerned in the first instance.
Does the Minister agree with the principle of the five-day week?
I have not been asked that.
I am asking now.
I am not answering.