HC Deb 30 March 1925 vol 182 cc951-2W
Lord FERMOY

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether unemployed labour is being used for the Wash reclamation schemes; and how many men are at present employed?

Mr. WOOD

No unemployed labour is at present being used, the 41 men now employed being all skilled men. It is anticipated, however, that the later stages of the work will probably enable

junior ratings are employed in lieu; and whether difference of pay will be authorised, although actual vacancies in complements of the substantive ratings do not exist?

Mr. DAVIDSON

The answers to the first and second parts of the question are in the negative. The third part of the question does not therefore arise.