§ 33. Sir R. Clarryasked the Minister of Labour whether an application has been made to the appropriate trade board by the operatives of the Bakers and Confectioners' Trade Union for an increase in wages; and will the board have regard to the higher wages now paid in Scotland in similar conditions?
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour (Mr. Assheton)I understand that the Baking Trade Board (England and Wales) have an application for an advance of wages under consideration, and my hon. Friend can rest assured that no relevant consideration will be overlooked.
§ Mr. BanfieldSeeing that the price of bread is the same in Scotland as in England, what justification is there for bakers' wages in England and Wales being 10s. a week less than in Scotland?
§ Mr. AsshetonThat is another question.