§ 18. Mr. SCURRasked the Minister of Labour whether his attention has been drawn to the low wages paid to young women engaged in the catering trade in London; and whether he Will consider the advisability of establishing a trade board for the industry?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDI would refer the hon. Member to the reply, of which I am sending him a copy, given on 4th March to questions on tins subject by the Noble Lord the Member for Derbyshire West (Marquess of Hartington) and ethers.
§ 43. Mr. ROBERT YOUNGasked the Minister of Labour whether, in connection with the proposed inquiry into the earnings and hours of labour of manual workers in manufacturing industries in 1924, any arrangements will be made whereby the information supplied will he verified as accurate by responsible representatives of the workers?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThe information to be obtained in this inquiry consists of the tabulated results of details given voluntarily and in confidence by individual firms. I think I am entitled to assume that the details will he given accurately and, in any case, owing to their confidential nature they cannot be divulged to anyone outside the Department.
§ Mr. MACKINDERIs the employer asked whether production has decreased in industry where the hours have been reduced and owing to that reduction of hours?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDI should need notice of a question like that; perhaps the hon. Member will give it.