The following Question stood upon the Order Paper in the name of Mr. WILLIAM TAYLOR:62. "To ask the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, from what date does the increased wage operate for adult male forest workers in their employ; and does the 35s. per week apply to casual workers employed?
Mr. TAYLOROn a point of Order. May I be permitted to say that Questions 61 and 62 passed with such rapidity that the hon. Member for Gravesend (Mr. Albery) and I were overlooked.
§ Mr. SPEAKERI will give the hon. Member an opportunity of asking his question.
§ Mr. W. R. SMITHThe 35s. minimum weekly wage operates from the day following the next pay period after the 23rd April last, the latest possible date being the 8th instant. This rate does not apply to casual workers employed for less than a week, but does apply to seasonal workers.
Mr. TAYLORWill the hon. Gentleman consider the latter part of his reply in regard to casual workers?
§ Mr. W. R. SMITHYes, I will give the matter consideration.