Oral Answers to Questions — National War Effort. – in the House of Commons at on 2 October 1941.
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?
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.
Are the trade boards now functioning in any way?
Oh, yes, very effectively; and I have improved and increased the inspectorate.
Are there any new ones under consideration at present?
I cannot say.