HC Deb 19 July 1939 vol 350 c378
18 and 19. Mr. Stokes

asked the Secretary of State for Air (I) whether he can undertake that the revised McLintock Agreement now long overdue will be available for the information of Members of this House before the House rises for the Summer Recess;

(2) whether any aircraft contracts are still being executed on a cost plus basis, to the great disadvantage of the taxpayer; and, if so, for what reasons?

The Secretary of State for Air (Sir Kingsley Wood)

Negotiations for a fresh agreement relating to the fixing of prices for aircraft and engines have now been brought to a satisfactory conclusion; and I am arranging, for the convenience of hon. Members, to place copies of the new and the old agreements in the Library. The agreement does not envisage the placing of any contracts on the basis referred to by the hon. Member.

Mr. Austin Hopkinson

Are we to understand from that answer that in future exorbitant wages at piece-work rates and salaries will not be paid in the aircraft industry?

Sir K. Wood

I should like to have notice of that question.