HC Deb 15 February 1949 vol 461 cc921-2
4. Mr. John McKay

asked the Minister of Labour if he can give a rough ap- proximation of the number of men receiving less than £5 per week exclusive of overtime payments, and including overtime, respectively.

Mr. Isaacs

I regret that the information is not available.

Mr. A. Edward Davies

Would not the Minister agree that the time has come to recognise that there are many people getting less than £5 per week and that useful attention might be given to the consideration of a national minimum wage which would ensure a modicum—

Mr. Speaker

That has nothing to do with this Question, which merely asks for a rough approximation.