§ 6. Mr. Dyeasked the Minister of Labour whether he has any statement to make as a result of his effortsin bringing together the leaders of the farmers and farm workers concerning the claims of the workers for a higher minimum wage, now that higher prices for farm produce have been announced.
§ Mr. IsaacsMy Department invited representatives of the NationalFarmers Union, the National Union of Agricultural Workers and the Transport and General Workers Union to a meeting, on 22nd February, to discuss the recommendation of the independent members of the Agricultural Wages Board that the industry should consult jointly on a system of grading of wage rates which would recognise special skill. After discussion the meeting was adjourned and will, I hope, be resumed at an early date.