HC Deb 01 July 1915 vol 72 c1944
15. Mr. HOGGE

asked whether any decision has yet been reached with regard to the petition of the lighthouse keepers for a rise in wages of 6d. per day?

Mr. PRETYMAN

On 28th May the Board of Trade sanctioned the payment by the three general lighthouse authorities as from the 1st April last for a war bonus of 4d. per day to lightkeepers who are provided with quarters, fuel, etc., and of 6d. per day to the rest.