HC Deb 08 August 1904 vol 139 c1368
MR. NANNETTI (Dublin, College Green)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the contractor for building work at the Curragh Camp is employing unskilled labour in the execution of pointing door frames and window frames, whether this contractor is bound to carry out the Fair Wages Resolution of this House; and whether he will take such steps as will compel this contractor to employ regular tradesmen on such work as appertains to their several trades, and not to employ handy men on Government contracts.

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

I am not aware of the matter referred to in the Question, but I have called for a report from the local military authorities.

MR. NANNETTI

When I put the Question down it contained the name of the contractor?

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

I think the proper course is to refer all these matters to the local military authorities.

AN HON. MEMBER

Does the right hon. Gentleman know the contractor is a Belfast man?

[No Answer was returned.]