10 JUNE 1966, Page 4

M Bublens Sues for Undertime

M Bublens, a French civil servant, is suing the state for injury to his health caused by its refusal to give him enough work to do.

While other workers vainly seek To be allowed a shorter week, Georges Bublens is a fellow who Prefers to have too much to do. The trivial round, the common task, Is far from all he needs to ask. When bosses are prepared to pay For less than fourteen hours a day, Bublens is actively annoyed. K insufficiently employed, Incensed with fury at the crime. He sues the state for undertime.

CHRISTOPHER HOLLIS