Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the anxiety amongst operators and small master-bakers throughout the country at the decision of the trade board, he will consent to receive a joint committee representing their views?
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§ Mr. E. BrownIt is the practice when minimum rates are submitted by a trade board to the Minister for confirmation to consider requests for deputations from any of the responsible organisations concerned. I should propose to follow this practice in connection with the rates to which the hon. Member refers.