§ 49. Wing-Commander Jamesasked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to define the Government's wages and salaries policy; and which Minister is responsible for it?
§ Mr. AttleeThe policy of the Government with regard to wage levels and prices remains as stated in the White Paper of July, 1941. Many Departments of State are concerned.
§ Wing-Commander JamesCan the right hon. Gentleman say when we shall see any evidence of its application?
§ Mr. AttleeIf the hon. and gallant Gentleman wants evidence, he had better look around for it.
§ Mr. W. BrownDoes not the White Paper represent the complete abnegation of the Government in the matter of a wages policy since it washes its hands of responsibility and leaves wages to be settled within each industry?