HC Deb 24 March 1904 vol 132 cc611-2
MR. BELL () Derby

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that Messrs. Miskin, Limited, contractors to the War Office for the work being done at Purfleet Garrison, are not paying the painters employed by them the recognised rate of wages in the district—viz., 7½d. per hour, but only 7d. per hour; and whether he will see that the Fair Wages Clause is applied in this case and all future contracts. †See page 403

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE (Mr. BROMLEY DAVENPORT,) Cheshire, Macclesfield

It appears on inquiry that only one painter is now employed by Messrs. Miskin on War Department work and that he is receiving 7½d. per hour. It is not possible to ascertain what rate was paid to others recently employed, as they have now dispersed.