HC Deb 28 April 1914 vol 61 c1518
44. Sir RICHARD COOPER

asked the President of the Board of Trade if the Labour Department will investigate the hours and wages of the lower grades in the service of the Crown and issue a re port on the subject on lines similar to those adopted for the public utility ser vices in the hours and earnings inquiry?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Robertson)

This matter shall be noted for consideration when the next general Inquiry into Earnings and Hours of Labour takes place.