Mr. T. F. RICHARDSasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that Scott's Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Greenock, Government contractors, are violating the Fair Wage Clause by paying the labourers in their employ 4d. per hour instead of the customary rate in the district of 4½d.; and whether he will take steps to have the Fair Wage Clause complied with?
§ Mr. McKENNANo complaint has been made to me of the nature indicated in the question, and I am making inquiries of the firm with regard to the matter.