HC Deb 01 March 1922 vol 151 cc419-20W
Mr. W. THORNE

asked the Minister of Health if the urban district council of Sheringham are only paying 75 per cent, of the local rate for relief work instead of 75 per cent, of the district rate; and if he will take action in the matter?

Sir A. MOND

I have no information with regard to the wages actually paid on this scheme, but as it is a direct labour scheme, the local authority are required by the conditions of the grant to pay to the men employed, during the probationary period, a rate of wages not exceeding 75 per cent, of the local authority's rate for unskilled labour.