§ Mr. Brockwayasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what is the minimum wage paid to employees in the Ministry of Works; and what is the holiday period allowed.
§ Mr. RipponThe minimum weekly wage paid in my Ministry is to two electrical apprentices aged 15 who receive £2 16s. 6d. They are entitled annually to two weeks' paid holiday plus 8½ days for public and privilege holidays.