§ MR. CLAUDE HAYI beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what stops are taken to ascertain the rates of pay and working conditions generally obtaining in firms whom it is intended to honour with the I Royal Warrant; and if measures are taken with a view of ensuring the observance of trade union conditions by firms upon whom the Royal Warrant is confirmed?
§ MR. HERBERT SAMUELGrants of Royal Warrants to particular firms are not made by or on the recommendation of the Home Office. The Secretary of State understands that it is not the practice to impose any conditions upon the firms in receipt of them.
§ MR. CLAUDE HAYWill the right hon. Gentleman take steps to make representation in the right quarter on the matter set forth in the Question?
§ MR. HERBERT SAMUELYes, I will communicate the hon. Member's suggestion.