§ Mr. Jacksonasked the Minister of Labour why steam-waggon drivers are not classified into the three grades which appertain to other road-haulage employes, whilst the cost-of-living scale applies similarly to both forms of transport?
§ Mr. AsshetonI assume that the question relates to the proposals of which public notice was given on 6th October by the Road Haulage Central Wages Board. The board, which is a statutory body, has not yet submitted the proposals to my right hon. Friend. As I understand the proposals, however, no distinction is made between drivers of steam wagons and drivers of other kinds of goods vehicles in the matter of grading them for the purpose of wage fixing according to the localities in which they work.