§ 13. Mr. T. Smithasked the Secretary for Mines the number of mining districts in which agreements have been concluded for holidays with pay; the approximate number of workers covered by such agreements; and how many are to operate this year?
§ Captain CrookshankAgreements for holidays with pay affecting the main classes of workpeople have been concluded in South Wales and Monmouthshire, Durham, Lancashire and Cheshire, Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire, North Staffordshire, Cannock Chase, North Wales, Cumberland, and Forest of Dean. These agreements all operate wholly or partially this year and approximately 443,000 workpeople are affected. Negotiations are in progress in the other districts.
§ Captain CrookshankNo, Sir, not that I know of. Negotiations are in progress.
§ Mr. George GriffithsDoes the Minister know that the cost of all the holidays with pay comes out of the wages ascertainments?