MR. CHIOZZA-MONEY (Paddington, N.)To ask the Secretary of State for War if his attention has been directed to the rates of wages paid by Government contractors in the saddlery and harness trade in connection with Government work; and whether, in view of the Fair Wages Resolution, he will in future make it a condition of contract in this trade that the trade union rate of wages viz., 8d. per hour, must be adhered to.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) The rates of wages paid in connection with certain contracts for army saddlery are being investigated. As regards the last part of the Question, the existing clause concerning the rate of wages was introduced into contracts in accordance with the Resolution of the House of Commons, and is in conformity with it.