§ 21. Sir William Neillasked the Minister of Labour what is the average wage now paid to the British workman as compared to December, 1938.
§ Mr. IsaacsI would refer the hon. Member to the details given in the "Ministry of Labour Gazette" for October, 1948, a copy of which is in the Library.
§ Sir Waldron SmithersWould the right hon. Gentleman also give information about the difference in the purchasing power of the £ between 1938 and what it is today?