HC Deb 29 April 1952 vol 499 cc1199-200
10. Mr. C. N. Thornton-Kemsley

asked the Minister of Labour if he is aware of the hardship caused to golf clubs by the operation of the regulations under the Catering Wages Acts; and if he will exclude golf clubs from the working of the Acts.

The Minister of Labour (Sir Walter Monckton)

The minimum remuneration of workers in licensed golf clubs is fixed by wage regulation orders, which give effect to proposals duly published by the Licensed Non-Residential Establishment Wages Board and submitted to me after considering any representations received. These orders can only be amended as and when fresh proposals are submitted by the Wages Board. It is not in my power to exclude licensed golf clubs from the working of the Wages Board except on a recommendation by the Catering Wages Commission.

Mr. S. S. Awbery

Are we to understand that golf clubs object to paying union rates and to giving trade union conditions to their employees?

Sir W. Monckton

As far as I know, "No, Sir."

Mr. E. Fernyhough

Can we have an assurance that the right hon. and learned Gentleman will resist any attempt by his hon. Friends to attack wages in any industry?