Mr. T. WILSONasked the Minister of Munitions whether the workmen employed in aeroplane works are receiving the 12½ per cent. increase of wages recently granted to workmen in engineering and other works; if not, whether he proposes to grant it to them; and, if not, will he give the reason for not granting it to these men?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYWorkmen employed in engineering establishments engaged on aircraft work are receiving the 12½ per cent. bonus granted to time-workers in such establishments, except in the case of skilled aircraft woodworkers for whom a special Wages Order is in preparation. Applications by other aircraft workers are being dealt with, following the announced policy of the Government, by the Ministry of Labour.