§ Mr. D. SOMERVILLEasked the Minister of Labour whether, with the object of increasing production and reducing cost, he will consider the desirability of calling a conference between the Government and the various trade unions to discuss the re-introduction of the piece-work system?
§ Major BOYD-CARPENTERAs the hon. Member will be aware, many trades already work habitually on piece-work. The question whether other trades can or should adopt such systems must, in my opinion, be discussed between the employers and workpeople concerned. My right hon. Friend does not think any useful purpose would be served by summoning the conference suggested.