HC Deb 27 July 1933 vol 280 cc2778-9
66. Mr. BURNETT

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that certain contracts are being placed by London boroughs for the supply of granite setts and kerbs from Mysore; and whether he can state what is the rate of wages paid to quarry workers in Mysore?

Dr. BURGIN

I am informed that purchases of granite kerbs from Mysore are being made by London boroughs, and that the wages paid to quarry workers in Mysore are on a piece-rate basis ranging from 1 rupee 4 annas to 2 rupees per day.

Mr. BURNETT

Will the hon. Gentleman keep a careful watch upon this new development, which constitutes a serious threat to the quarry workers in this country?

Mr. C. WILLIAMS

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that Cornish granite is far better and more durable than that from Aberdeen?

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