§ Mr. Tinkerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is now in a position to make a statement as to how the estimated cost of £20,000,000, required to increase the minimum wage of farm labourers to £3 a week, will be met, whether by increased prices or by subsidy from the Exchequer?
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§ Mr. T. WilliamsI have been asked to reply. The Government have under close consideration the question what adjustments should be made following the recent increase in agricultural wages and hope to be able to make an announcement shortly.