§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that the contractors building the new police station at Barking have sub-let the stone work; if he will state whether this is a violation of the Fair Wages Clause; and if he intends taking action in the matter?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Gladstone)The contractors have sub-let the stonework at the new police station at Barking, and have done so without the Receiver's consent, as required by their contract. Full inquiry has been made in the matter, and it has been ascertained that the full trades union rate of wages has been paid. I am considering whether any further steps should be taken.