HC Deb 28 July 1908 vol 193 cc1205-6
MR. CURRAN (Durham, Jarrow)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that the firm of Messrs. Hawthorn and Leslie, Wallsend, have drafted a number of apprentices to Devonport to take the place of men withdrawn from work on H.M.S. "Temeraire" on account of a dispute as to wages; and what action he proposes to take in the matter.

MR. McKENNA

The question as to what action I should propose to take in the circumstances alleged by the hon. Member does not arise, as there appears to be no foundation for the statements made.

MR. CURRAN

From what source did the right hon. Gentleman get that information?

MR. McKENNA

From the Dockyard at Devonport. I got it by telegraph this afternoon.