Trade Boards.

Oral Answers to Questions — National War Effort. – in the House of Commons at on 2 October 1941.

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Photo of Mr William Thorne Mr William Thorne , West Ham Plaistow

asked the Minister of Labour how many trade boards there are under the Trade Boards Act, 1909; how many workers are governed by the boards; and when the last annual report was printed and obtainable?

Photo of Mr Ernest Bevin Mr Ernest Bevin , Wandsworth Central

There are 52 trade boards covering approximately 1,500,000 workers. The latest available report is that contained in the Annual Report of the Ministry of Labour for 1938, published in May, 1939.

Photo of Mr William Thorne Mr William Thorne , West Ham Plaistow

Are the trade boards now functioning in any way?

Photo of Mr Ernest Bevin Mr Ernest Bevin , Wandsworth Central

Oh, yes, very effectively; and I have improved and increased the inspectorate.

Photo of Sir Geoffrey Mander Sir Geoffrey Mander , Wolverhampton East

Are there any new ones under consideration at present?