HC Deb 02 August 1897 vol 52 cc96-7
MR. AUSTIN

I beg to ask the Financial Secretary to the War Office what steps have been taken in connection with the complaint made by the operative painters of Belfast against the contractors of the new Military barracks at Holywood in not complying with the Fair Wage Resolution of this House?

* THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE (Mr. POWELLWILLIAMS,) Birmingham, S.

The contractors have denied the allegations made against them; and the person who complained has been invited to furnish his evidence. He has not yet done so.

MR. AUSTIN

asked whether, when the letter was sent to the War Office, any inquiry was made into the matter by Mr. Major?

* MR. POWELL-WILLIAMS

On the letter reaching the War Office the usual course was taken and the letter was forwarded to Mr. Major.