HC Deb 21 September 1931 vol 256 c1274
26. Mr. DAY

asked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, the average weekly earnings of forest workers who have been employed on piece rates during the six months ended to the last convenient date?

Colonel Sir GEORGE COURTHOPE (Forestry Commissioner)

The latest investigation covering the period January-March, 1931, showed that the average weekly earnings of the Commission's forest workers employed partly on piece rates and partly on time rates was 41s. 8d. per week. While on day rates they earned 35s. 3d. per week and while on piece rates 44s. 3d. per week.

Mr. G. HARDIE

Has the hon. and gallant Gentleman received any instructions, and, if so, what, about making cuts?