HC Deb 26 February 1929 vol 225 c1796W
Mr. W. THORNE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he is now in a position to state the terms of settlement of scaffolders' wages in connection with the difficulties which have arisen during the renovation of the Houses of Parliament?

Sir V. HENDERSON

Agreement has been reached for an additional payment of 2d. per hour to scaffolders in view of the difficulties involved in their work, in addition to which they will be paid height money in accordance with the trade agreement.