HC Deb 04 December 1928 vol 223 c1026
85. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Minister of Labour if the officers of his Department are authorised to suggest, in cases where failure to pay Trade Board rates is discovered, that the workpeople concerned should accept as settlement a less amount than the arrears which are actually due to them?

Mr. BETTERTON

Yes, Sir. In certain eases what appears to be a reasonable compromise may be suggested.