§ MR. W. T. WILSON (Lancashire, Westhoughton)To ask the First Commissioner of Works whether he is aware that the firm of contractors who are carrying out the work required in the erection of two houses in the Home Park, Hampton Court, do not pay the standard rate of wage or observe the working rules of the district; and whether he will take steps to compel this firm to observe the fair wages clause.
§ (Answered by Mr. Harcourt.) I am informed that the wages paid by the builders, referred to conform to the fair wages Resolution of the House of Commons, and are at the "rates generally accepted as current for competent workmen" in the district. I am not aware what the "working rules" are, nor am I empowered to interfere on the matter of rules unless in the case of sub-letting.