Mr. T. F. RICHARDSasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the firm of Messrs. Ransomes and Rapier, Ipswich, are contractors to the Admiralty; if so, whether he is aware that the rivetters and platers in their employ are paid 22s. per week, the district rate being 32s. per week; and whether be will take action to have the Fair Wage Clause complied with?
§ The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. R. McKenna)I am in correspondence with this firm upon the subject, and would be glad if the hon. Gentleman would kindly renew his question.