FOREST WORKERS (CONDITIONS).

HC Deb 08 May 1930 vol 238 cc1134-5

92. Mr. LAWTHER

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, what improvements, in addition to the increased wages already announced, the Commissioners contemplate making in relation to their workmen?

Mr. W. R. SMITH

None are contemplated except the acceleration of the scheme for the provision of forest workers' holdings.

Mr. LAWTHER

Will the question of wet weather conditions come up?

Mr. SMITH

Yes, that will come up in connection with the decision to increase the minimum wage and in connection with the guaranteed week.

Mr. F. OWEN

May I inquire about shelters to be erected in the woods for these men?

Mr. SMITH

I understand that shelters are provided in many places, and if my hon. Friend knows of any case where he thinks further shelters ought to be provided I will draw the attention of the Commissioners to it.