§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that the pay of telephone attendants in His Majesty's dockyards is 1482W 10s. less than that of skilled labourers; and whether, in view of the duties these men have to perform, he can raise their wages at least to the level of skilled labourers?
§ Mr. AMMONThe pay of telephone attendants is from 47s. to 51s. a week, and the normal rates for skilled labourers range from 48s. to 51s. a week. Rates in excess of 51s. a week up to a maximum of 58s. a week are available, on a percentage basis, only for skilled labourers employed on the more important duties.