HC Deb 14 December 1933 vol 284 cc516-7
21. Mr. PARKINSON

asked the Minister of Labour what steps he has taken, or proposes to take, to give effect to the undertaking to consult with the organisations of employers and work- people engaged in the operation of road transport with the object of setting up a joint body for the establishment and regulation of proper wages and working conditions in the road transport industry?

Sir H. BETTERTON

In view of the difficult problems which arise in connection with the establishment of suitable joint machinery for the road transport industry in this connection, I have considered it to be desirable to invite experts to assist my Department in an advisory capacity, and I am glad to say that Messrs. W. Edwards, J. S. Nicholl, Ernest Bevin and A. N. Denaro have been good enough to agree to act in this capacity. I hope that with their assistance it will be possible to take such action as will enable suitable joint machinery to be planned and established.