HC Deb 19 March 1917 vol 91 c1560W
Mr. FITZPATRICK

asked what steps have been taken to appoint a Committee for the purpose of fixing a minimum wage for agricultural labourers in Queen's County?

Mr. DUKE

Steps are being taken for the appointment of a central wages board of five members to direct the necessary measures in the several counties of Ireland for constituting district wages committees, and fixing the minimum wage for agricultural labour in the districts.