HC Deb 28 April 1914 vol 61 c1525
80. Mr. HAROLD SMITH

asked the President of the Local Government Board what is the average rate of pay of scavengers in the cities of Liverpool and Man chester, respectively?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

I am informed that in Liverpool the rates of pay range from 25s. to 27s. per week. The men are employed fifty-one hours per week and are entitled to six days holiday annually with pay. In Manchester a uniform rate of 26s. per week is paid.