HC Deb 30 July 1919 vol 118 c2091
26. Mr. FREDERICK ROBERTS

asked the Minister of Labour whether payment for Peace Day was granted to workers in all controlled firms; and, if so, is he aware that certain firms have not yet paid in accordance with the award

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Wardle)

No distinction was made between controlled and uncontrolled firms. The position was that in Government industrial establishments wages at plain time rates were to be paid to direct employés. As regards Government contractors, payment or non-payment should depend on the trade custom in the district concerned. As regards firms other than Government contractors, the matter was one entirely for the discretion of the firms concerned.