5084. That is, they were expected to lay out part of their wages under the truck system?
Yes.
5086. Had your children any opportunity of sitting during those long days of labour?
No; they were in general, whether there was work for them to do or not, to move backwards and forwards till something came to their hands.
5118. At the time they worked those long hours, would it have been in their power to work a shorter number of hours, taking the 3s.?
They must either go on at the long hours, or else be turned off.
Evidence of Gillett Sharpe.[329]
5484. Have you had any children, yourself, working at these mills?
Yes.