§ MR. W. THORNE (West Ham, S.)To ask the Frist Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that a firm by the name of Rolf and Son are doing work for the Admiralty at Turnchaple, in the Plymouth district, and are only paying the bricklayers' labourers 4d. and 4½ per hour, whereas the standard rate is 5d.; and whether he intends taking any action in the matter.
(Answered by Mr. McKenna.) The Admiralty are making inquiries and will take steps to prevent any breach of the Fair Wages Resolution.