§ 14. Mr. LAWTHERasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, if the Commissioners have yet considered the question of granting to their workmen, whether on datal or piecework, an annual holiday with pay?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. W. R. Smith)The Commissioners have discussed the matter and still have it under consideration.
§ Mr. LAWTHERMay I ask whether it is possible for the Commissioners to come to a decision soon so that the men may have an opportunity of having a holiday this year?
§ Mr. SMITHI would not like to say that, as I do not know how long the inquiry may take. The Commissioners are engaged in ascertaining certain facts, and I hope that a decision will be arrived at soon.