§ 113. Mr. Hicksasked the Minister of Works if he is aware that an award of the National Arbitration Tribunal in regard to the wages of building trade apprentices in Scotland varies considerably the scale under the National Apprenticeship Scheme for the industry in England and Wales; that this is causing dissatisfaction among lads already under apprenticeship and is retarding the normal flow of apprentices to the trade in Scotland; and whether he will receive representations from the Scottish building trade, with a view to the adoption of a 182W uniform apprenticeship scheme to cover Great Britain.
§ Mr. Tomlinson:I am aware of the recent award of the National Arbitration Tribunal covering the wages of Building Trade Apprentices in Scotland. I have no power to alter or intervene in any award given by the tribunal and I cannot see that any useful purpose would be served if I were to receive representations on this matter.