§ Mr. T. JOHNSTONasked the Secretary for Scotland if he is aware that skilled workmen employed by the Forestry Commission in Scotland are being paid from 33s. to 37s. per week, and if a deduction is made for bothy allowance; that foremen in charge of large schemes are being paid £2 2s. plus 5s. to 7s. 6d. for housing allowance; and what steps he proposes to take to see that a living wage is paid to these men?
§ Mr. ACLAND (on behalf of the Forestry Commissioners)I have been asked to reply to this question. Skilled workmen employed by the Forestry Commissioners in Scotland are being paid from 35s. to 40s. per week; a deduction is made for bothy accommodation including heating, lighting and in some cases cooking; the standard rates for foremen are 42s. and 45s. per week plus 7s. 6d. for housing allowance where free accommodation is not provided; foremen are not placed in charge of large schemes.