§ 63. Mr. Hall-Caineasked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, what wages are paid in the different counties where the operations of the commission are carried on?
§ Sir G. CourthopeThe time rate of wages paid by the Forestry Commissioners in England and Wales is 39s. per week in Glamorgan, 36s. in Carnarvon and 35s. in all other counties. In the north-eastern counties in Scotland the rate is 38s., and in others 40s. 6d.
§ 66. Mr. Whiteleyasked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, whether there is any intention of increasing the wages of the forestry workers in consequence of the increased cost of living?
§ Sir G. CourthopeThe Forestry Commissioners are undertaking an investigation into the rates of wages of their forest workers and revisions may result.
§ Mr. T. JohnstonCan the hon. and gallant Gentleman say why the rate of wages should be lower in the North of Scotland than in other parts of that country?
§ Sir G. CourthopeIt is higher than it is in England.
§ Mr. JohnstonI said lower than in other parts of that country.
§ Mr. Henderson StewartCan the hon. and gallant Gentleman say whether the rate of wages quoted a moment ago includes the payment of rent for their holding or exclude it?
§ Sir G. CourthopeOh, no; it is the cash wage on time rates.
§ Mr. MacquistenHave the men small holdings or a bit of land attached to their cottages?