§ Mr. CLARRYasked the Minister of Labour whether, on the grounds of economy, he has considered the desirability of remunerating the chairmen of courts of referees and committees on the basis of an inclusive salary instead of a fee per sitting of such courts; and, if so, what is his decision on the matter?
Mr. HUDSONMy right hon. Friend is satisfied that, owing to the variations in volume of work not only as between one court and another, but also in the same court at different times, the present system is the more economical. I may add that the fees of all chairmen were reduced last year as one of the economy measures.