HC Deb 28 February 1917 vol 90 cc1997-8
37. Mr. MORRELL

asked the President of the Board of Agriculture what steps will be taken to give effect to the Government proposals with regard to the wages of agricultural labourers; from what date is it intended that the change shall begin; and whether legislation will be necessary?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Sir R. Winfrey)

A Bill will be introduced as soon as possible, and the date on which it is proposed that the change shall take place will be prescribed in it.

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