§ 26. Mr. G. LAMBERTasked the President of the Board of Agriculture if he will indicate the remedy of an agricultural labourer who, living in his master's house, is not paid the minimum wage, demands it, but receives notice to quit, and is unable to obtain another dwelling?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Sir Richard Winfrey)If the labourer has not been paid the minimum wage, proceedings may be taken to recover the amount due to him. If my right hon. Friend will supply me with particulars of any such case it shall be investigated. There is no power under the Corn Production Act to require an employer to provide a worker with lodging accommodation.
§ Mr. LAMBERTDoes that mean that the labourer has no remedy if he gets notice to quit?
§ Sir R. WINFREYI am afraid it does amount to that.
§ Sir IVOR PHILIPPSCan he get his wages until the notice expires?
§ Sir R. WINFREYYes, he has a remedy as regards his wages, but not as regards the cottage.