§ Mr. JAMES PARKER (for Mr. T. F. Richards)asked the Secretary of State for War whether the firm of Messrs. Ransomes and Rapier, Limited, Ipswich, are contractors to the War Office; if so, whether he is aware that the riveters and platers in their employ are paid 22s. a week, the district rate being 32s. per week; and whether he will take action to have the Fair Wage Clause complied with?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Haldane)This firm does not at present hold any War Office contracts.