§ Mr. Granvilleasked the Minister of Labour what steps he is prepared to take to obviate the hardship which arises as a result of the delay of nearly two weeks in many cases which occurs between the time when an unemployed man obtains employment and when he receives his first wages.
§ Mr. RobensThe arrangements for the payment of wages are a matter for the two sides of industry to settle by agreement. I am aware from information received from the National Assistance Board that cases of hardship occur in the circumstances to which the hon. Member refers and I trust that employers will be prepared to consider ways and means of meeting these difficulties.