72. Colonel Sir FREDERICK HALLasked the Minister of Munitions whether it is intended under the Munitions Act, 1917, to increase the remuneration of women time-workers?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYAn advance in wages for women oh munitions work has recently been authorised, with effect from the first full pay after December 15th. The amount is 3s. 6d. per week for women and 1s. 9d. per week for girls. No distinction is made between time- and piece-workers. The advance will apply to the same establishments as previous advances.
Sir F. HALLAre we to understand that the arrangement come to by which the increase is limited to 900,000 men has now ceased to exist and that the increase of 12½ per cent. is to be given to all classes of munition workers?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYMy hon. and gallant Friend is under a misapprehension in relation to the 12½ per cent. That has nothing to do with this question, which has reference to periodic advances.
Sir F. HALLCan the hon. Gentleman state what amount, in excesses of the £14,000,000, the increase will cost the country?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI have stated that this has no relation to the 12½ per cent. bonus.