§ MR. J. ROWLANDS (Finsbury, E.)I beg to ask the Postmaster General whether there are some Italian workmen employed in putting down fireproof flooring in the new rooms adjoining the Sorting Department at the General Post Office; and whether these men are working for 3½d. per hour from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and some from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and, if so, who is responsible for the employment of these persons?
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. H. GLADSTONE,) Leeds, W.(who replied) said: This question relates to work under my Department. I have made inquiries, and find that there are some Italian workmen now employed in laying down wood block flooring in some rooms at the General Post Office, but further inquiry is necessary before I can give definite information as to the particulars of their employment. When I have ascertained the facts correctly, I will communicate them to my hon. Friend.