HC Deb 08 March 1922 vol 151 c1316W
Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCK

asked the Minister of Labour what will be the purchasing power of the average wage in the shipbuilding industry compared to the pre-War wage supposing the proposed two cuts in the wage come into operation?

Dr. MACNAMARA

Wages and earnings in the shipbuilding industry vary in different occupations and districts, and the information at my disposal does not enable me to make with accuracy the comparison requested by my Noble Friend.