§ MR. KEIR HARDIE (West Ham, S.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that a tailor named M'Kinley, in Stirling, whose workmen are on strike, is having work done for him by soldiers in Stirling Castle; and, if so, what action will be taken in the matter to put a stop to such proceedings?
§ MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANI was informed of this case some time ago, and at once inquired into it. It appears that the civilian master tailor at Stirling Castle did as a favour to Mr. M'Kinley, who had on a former occasion given some help to him when he was short-handed, make two kilts; but he states that when he did it no thought of the strike was in his mind. When the fact was brought to the knowledge of the Military Authorities of the district the necessary orders were at once given to prevent any such occurrence in the future.