§ MR. S. WOODS (Lancashire, Ince)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War, whether he has received a petition from the clerks in the Ordnance Store Department in the Woolwich Arsenal, asking for an increase of wages; and, whether he is able to give effect to the respectful request made to him.
§ *THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE (Mr. W. WOODALL,) HanleyThe condition of the clerks in the Ordnance Store Department at Woolwich has engaged attention for some time past, and improvements in status and remuneration have been made in respect of certain of 802 the number. The petition referred to and other representations that have been received are under consideration.