HC Deb 13 March 1893 vol 9 cc1849-50
MR. KEARLEY

I beg to ask the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what has been the percentage earned in excess over day pay by riveters in Devon-port Dockyard, week by week, since the all-round reduction was made in November last, in piece-work prices; and how such percentage compares with that earned for a corresponding period prior to such reduction?

THE CIVIL LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. E. ROBERTSON,) Dundee

The details asked for cannot conveniently be given in an answer in this House, but I am willing to show them to my hon. Friend. I may, however, say that the percentage in question, which fell considerably immediately after the reduction mentioned, has greatly improved lately, and may now be considered satisfactory.

MR. KEARLEY

May I ask whether the percentage has reached the. Trades Union percentage (25)?

MR. E. ROBERTSON

I think the hon. Member had better wait till he sees the paper.