HC Deb 27 June 1917 vol 95 c390
77. Mr. BYRNE

asked the Minister of Labour if he is aware of the discontent in Ireland caused by the payment of inadequate wages; if he will appoint a Committee to make inquiries into and report on the conditions of employment in Ireland; and if he will see that the wages paid will be raised to the level of that paid in Great Britain for similar work?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I do not feel that I can usefully add anything to the replies given to the questions on this subject put by the hon. Member on the 8th May and 8th June.

Mr. LYNCH

Will the hon. Gentleman look into the question whether in offices under Government control Irish labourers really are paid less than their equivalent in England, and, if so, will he rectify it?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

Such questions should be addressed to the particular office to which it refers.