§ Mr. DAGGARasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he is aware that the rate of wages paid to casual workers employed on a State-assisted scheme at Rogerstone is 1s. per hour, whereas the recognised rate for such work under a local authority in the same area is 1s. 3d. per hour; and 661W whether he proposes to take steps to enforce payment of the recognised rate?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI have been asked to reply. I assume that my hon. Friend is referring to the extension of the Marshalling Yard which is being assisted under Part I of the Development (Loan Guarantees and Grants) Act, 1929. This work is being carried out by the Great Western Railway Company and not by a local authority. I am informed by the railway company that the rate of wages paid to the men employed on the scheme is equivalent to that paid to railway employés engaged on similar classes of work, and that the conditions of service are those normally applicable in the case of casual labour.