HC Deb 27 February 1896 vol 37 cc1227-8
COLONEL RUSSELL

I beg to ask the Financial Secretary to the War Office, whether contracts for the uniform of the Army have for some time been given to contractors who employ what is termed "sweating" labour; and, if so, what steps the Government propose taking to put a stop to such a practice?

MR. POWELL-WILLIAMS

No, sir. The Fair Wages Resolution of the House is embodied in all Contracts, and there is no reason to think that it is disobeyed.

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