HC Deb 16 June 1938 vol 337 cc375-6
21. Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Minister of Labour the present position in relation to the proposal to regulate wages and conditions of employment in the distributive trades?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Schemes for tale regulation of wages and working conditions in the retail distributive trades, prepared by the English and Scottish Joint Committees of Employers' Organisations and, Trade Unions, have been submitted to my right hon. Friend, who is at present engaged in examining them in consultation with the respective Joint Committees.

Mr. Davies

Does the word "English" include "Welsh"?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I think so, but I am not certain.

Mr. Davidson

Can the hon. Member say what percentage of the distributive workers this scheme covers?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The scheme has been prepared by this joint consultative committee of employers and trade unions, and it is a very representative committee.