§ MR. FLOWER (Bedford, Luton)asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether the Government have recently 1474 had brought to their notice a case of "sweating" in connection with the preparation of Army clothing at Woolwich; whether any change in the tailoring or clothing staff at Woolwich has recently been made; and, for what period of time the system now adopted at Woolwich has been in force?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. E. STANHOPE) (Lincolnshire, Horncastle)No such case has been brought to notice. The only shops for making clothing at Woolwich are those established for regimental purposes under the military master tailors; and the payments for military and civil labour are those laid down by Regulation. No change has been made in the system; and it is not apparent how the "sweating" system can enter in.