§ Mr. DEVLINasked whether his attention has been called to a resolution passed by the Belfast Trades Council condemning the action of the Prison Commissioners in tendering for contracts for the supply of brooms, brushes, etc., which they produce by prison labour, as against the paid labour of the ordinary manufacturer; and, if so, whether he will take steps to safeguard the interests of tax-paying tradesmen against this method of competition?
§ Mr. REDMOND BARRYMy right hon. Friend has not received any resolution condemning the action of the General Prisons Board in tendering for contracts for the supply of brooms and brushes nor have the Board tendered for such contracts at any time.