HC Deb 19 May 1936 vol 312 c990
32. Captain McEWEN

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland at what stage the proceedings of the committee set up last December to inquire into the employment and remuneration of farm workers in Scotland have now arrived and how soon a report may be expected?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE

I understand that the committee have completed the hearing evidence, except some evidence of a specialised character, and are now engaged on the preparation of their report. It is not yet possible to indicate precisely when the report will be available, but I am assured that here will be no avoidable delay.

Captain McEWEN

Is my hon. and gallant Friend in a position to give the approximate date of the report?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE

I hope that the committee may find it possible to submit the report during next month.

Mr. DAVIDSON

Can the hon. and gallant Gentleman inform us whether the trade unions affected by the farm workers were considered in regard to this report?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE

I understand that a very wide number of people were consulted, but I cannot, without notice, say exactly who were brought before the committee.