Mr. H. Stewartasked the right hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, if, following the decision of the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board to amend the rates of wages for agricultural workers, it is the intention of the Forestry Commission to amend wages paid to forest workers in Scotland; and, if so, what will be the new wages rates and from what date will they take effect.
§ Sir G. CourthopeIt is the intention of the Commissioners to amend the wages of their employees in accordance with the decision of the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board, which provides for the weekly minimum and the commencing date.