HC Deb 29 May 1935 vol 302 c1140
69. Captain STRICKLAND

asked the Minister of Labour whether his attention has been directed to the prosecution at Southam Police Court on 20th May of the driver of a, two-ton Thornycroft lorry, employed by the Great Western Railway Company, in which the driver stated that his earnings were 35s. per week; and whether he will inquire from the railway company how the wages paid by them compare with the minimum wage paid byroad transport firms?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. R. S. Hudson)

My attention has not been drawn to the case referred to by my hon. and gallant Friend. If he will be good enough to let me have further particulars I will look into the matter.

Captain STRICKLAND

Has my hon. Friend any control over the wages paid by railway companies or control of the wages paid by transport firms?

Mr. HUDSON

My hon. Friend had better put that question on the Paper.