§ Mr. RENDALLasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction of the workers in the retail "bespoke tailoring trade with the order recently made as to the wages of tailoresses by the Trade Board; and is he prepared to submit this matter again, and at once, to the Trade Board in order that it may be reviewed?
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§ Sir M. BARLOWI assume that my hon. Friend refers to the issue by the Retail Bespoke Tailoring Trade Board on 19th April of proposals to reduce the minimum rates for certain classes of female workers. The responsibility for the initiation of variations of minimum rates in the trade lies entirely with the Trade Board. It is open to those affected to lodge an objection with the Board within the period of two months allowed for this purpose by the Trade Boards Acts. My right hon. Friend will, of course, carefully consider the Board's proposals when they are submitted to him for confirmation.