HC Deb 17 February 1948 vol 447 c176W
106. Mr. McAdam

asked the Minister of Labour what are the present standard rates of wages in the engineering and textile industries; and how those rates compare with the comparable period following the 1914–18 war.

Mr. Isaacs

The recognised rates of wages for skilled fitters in the engineering industry range from 101s. to 106s. 7d., compared with 83s. 10d. to 93s. 11d. at December, 1920. For labourers the rates range from 86s. 1d. to 90s. 1d., compared with 66s. 11d. to 74s. 10d. at December, 1920. It is not practicable to quote the average increase in wages in the textile industries. A large proportion of the work-people in the textile industries are paid at piece rates of wages.