HC Deb 16 May 1928 vol 217 cc1022-3
30. Mr. MALONE

asked the Minister of Labour if his attention has been drawn to the case of Miss Josephine Wilson, a waitress at a large London store, whose wages were 24s. a week, out of which she had to pay 12s. 6d. a week rent, and who committed suicide last week; and whether, as there is no trade board, he will consider what steps can be taken for the purpose of adjusting wage rates in this profession to an adequate standard?

Mr. BETTERTON

I have no information with regard to this case. With regard to the last part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the right hon. Member for Central Edinburgh (Mr. W. Graham) on 11th February, 1926, of which I am sending him a copy.