§ MR. GILL (Bolton)To ask the Postmaster-General if he is aware that a labourer, twenty-six years of age, is employed in the postal telegraphs construction department at Bolton at a wage of 18s. per week of fifty-four hours; and whether he is prepared to issue instructions that the minimum wage for adult workers shall be not less than the amount hitherto paid by the department, viz., 24s.
(Answered by Mr. Sydney Buxton.) I regret that I am not in a position to answer the hon. Member's Question to-day, as the inquiries which are being made are not yet completed. I will, however, communicate the reply shortly.