§ 57. Mr. Giles Radiceasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is his policy towards wages councils and other means of protecting and improving the position of the low paid.
§ Mr. AlisonWages are best settled by employers and employees who can take full account of their own circumstances. Accordingly the need for each wages council is kept under close scrutiny.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Employment which manufacturing and service industries, other than Wages Council industries, have high proportions of low-paid workers; and if he has any information as to the last pay settlement in each such industry.