§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture if he is aware that a number of men working under his Department at Grimsby are only receiving 39s. 6d. per week after paying State insurance and unemployment contributions; if he is aware that it is almost impossible for a man to maintain a wife and family on such small wage in consequence of the high cost of living which is now 191 per cent, over pre-War rates; and if he will take action in the matter?
Sir A. BOSCAWENFrom the information which I have been able to obtain about this matter the statement in the question is not correct. I am, however, having further enquiry made, if my hon. Friend cares to place before me any specific case I will give it full consideration.