Mr. Adamsonasked the right hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, what reply has been given to the application for an increase in wages for forestry workers received from the trade unions concerned?
§ Sir G. CourthopeNo reply has yet been given as the matter is under investigation.
Mr. Adamsonasked the right hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, whether any advance in wages has been extended to forestry workers during the last 12 months?
§ Sir G. CourthopeThe answer is in the negative. The last advance was made in May last year.