§ 89. Mr. BARNESasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is yet in a position to take steps to include shirtmakers in the schedule of sweated trades for treatment under the Trade Boards Act?
Mr. BUXTONI am afraid I cannot promise any immediate extension of the Act, but the question of shirtmaking will receive careful consideration, along with other trades.
§ Mr. W. THORNEHas the right hon. Gentleman made himself acquainted with the wages and other conditions of these poor people and the prices paid for the work?
Mr. BUXTONThere is the question as to when it may be expedient to extend the Act. It has not been very long in operation, but I am giving the matter very careful attention.
§ Mr. CHIOZZA MONEYMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether the Board of Trade are collecting any body of evidence with regard to the wages paid?
§ Mr. WATTAre we to understand the right hon. Gentleman's Department denies that shirtmaking is a sweated industry?