HC Deb 28 June 1889 vol 337 c1010
MR. CUNINGHAME GRAHAM (Lanarkshire, N.W.)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if he has made inquiries into the fact of the granting of an eight-hours day by the Gas Companies of London, as stated in the public prints; and if he is now prepared to grant similar privileges to the gas stokers employed in Government workshops?

* THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. E. STANHOPE,) Lincolnshire, Horncastle

No, Sir; I have not made inquiry.

MR. C. GRAHAM

As the matter is of considerable importance to those employed, will the right hon. Gentleman make inquiry?

* MR. E. STANHOPE

I am not aware that it is the fact that the Gas Companies of London have granted an eight hours' day. If it is necessary I will be glad to make inquiry.