§ Mr. Thorneasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that Messrs. Higgs Motors, Limited, Witton, Birmingham, did not pay their workpeople holiday pay for the Christmas holiday; that the I.C.I., the G.E.C. and many other firms pay their workpeople for this holiday; and what action he intends taking about the matter.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThe question of payment for holidays is normally determined by industrial agreements. I understand that the two engineering firms mentioned by the hon. Member observe the Holiday Pay Agreement for the industry in which they are engaged which provides for a week's holiday with pay annually, but does not provide for holiday payment in respect of Christmas Day or Boxing Day.