§ 44. Major WATTS MORGANasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that the Drapers' Chamber of Trade approved and adopted a schedule of minimum rates of wages for shop assistants on 20th April, 1920; whether according to this schedule the appropriate rates for Tylors-town are female learners 12s. per week at 15 years, rising with six monthly increases of 2s. per week to 22s. at 17 years; juniors (female) 30s. at 18 years, rising by annual increments of 4s. to 38s. at 20 years, then by annual increments of 2s. to 54s. at 28 years; whether he is aware that rates in accordance with this schedule are being paid by good employers in the district, and are exceeded by the Co-operative Society; and whether he will re-examine the figures paid by his sub-postmasters?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHI am having inquiry made, and will communicate with the hon. and gallant Member.
§ Major MORGANDoes the right hon. Gentleman remember that he promised an inquiry into this last November and that no reply has been given?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHI will inquire into that.