HC Deb 11 March 1937 vol 321 cc1314-5
4. Mr. Mander

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will consider the advisability, either by an amendment of the Fair Wages Clause of this House or otherwise, of laying down as a condition for all Government contracts that a week's holiday, with pay, shall be granted annually by the contractor?

Mr. E. Brown

The whole question of extending the provision of holidays with pay for employed workpeople is to be considered by the Committee which is to be appointed and I cannot make any statement on such matters as that to which the hon. Member refers until the report of the Committee has been received.

Mr. Mender

Do we understand that it will be within the terms of reference of the Committee to make representations on these lines if they think fit?

Mr. Brown

Perhaps the hon. Member will await the terms of reference.

Mr. Mander

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the advisability of making it possible?

Mr. Brown

I have looked into the suggestion.

Mr. H. G. Williams

Will the terms of reference cover the case of contracts placed with foreign firms?

Mr. Brown

That is another question.