HC Deb 13 February 1908 vol 184 c185
MR. O'GRADY (Leeds, E.)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether a petition from the operative masons and bricklayers employed in the western district, under the Director of Works, with regard to rates of pay and the abolition of the bonus system, has been received; and whether any and, if so, what reply has been given to the petition.

MR. EDMUND ROBERTSON

A petition has been received at the Admiralty from a committee, and inquiry is being made into this committee's position.

MR. JENKINS

Will the right hon. Gentleman cause inquiry to be made as to why the (Works Department have not conceded the advance to the labourers?

MR. EDMUND ROBERTSON

asked for notice of the Question.

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