§ 17. Mr. DAYasked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, whether workers employed by the Commissioners have to provide their own tools; whether he will state what recent alterations have been made in the conditions of service of their workers; and can he give the present rate of wages paid to these persons?
§ Colonel Sir GEORGE COURTHOPE (Forestry Commissioner)Forest workers employed by the Forestry Commissioners are provided by the Department with the necessary tools except in cases where they prefer to use their own. The only material change in the conditions of service of these workers has been the raising of the minimum weekly wage to 35s., which was put into effect in May, 1930. A considerable amount of work is done at piece rates, which enable the workers to earn up to 25 per cent. more than the minimum.
§ Sir G. COURTHOPEAll tools are supplied except in the cases where they prefer to use their own.