Mr. WORTHINGTON-EVANSasked if the right hon. Gentleman was aware that labourers employed in the Army Ordnance Department at Colchester receive an average wage of 4¼d. per hour or 17s. 6d. per week; and whether he will consider the possibility of raising these wages to-bring them within the Resolution of this House relating to fair wages
§ Mr. HALDANEThe rate of wages is as stated. I am inquiring as to its sufficiency.
§ Mr. CHARLES DUNCANCan the right hon. Gentleman say when we are likely to have the result of the inquiry.
§ Mr. HALDANEThe inquiry is proceeding now.