HC Deb 28 May 1924 vol 174 cc455-6W
Mr. BAKER

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether there is any condition attached to the Government guarantee to the British Empire Exhibition that -decent wages should be paid?

Mr. ALEXANDER

The amounts of the deposits and guarantees furnished by Lloyds' underwriters in accordance with Schedule 8, B and C 2 (b), as security for claims in connection with fire, accident and other non-marine business are as follow:

Mr. LUNN

No condition in respect of wages to be paid at the exhibition was included in the British Empire Exhibition Guarantee Act of 1920.