§ Mr. NOLANasked the Secretary for War the name of the firm of bakers which supplies bread to the troops in the military district of Drogheda, in Ireland; and whether the firm in question pays the trade union rate of wages and complies with the trade union regulations with regard to the proportion of boy workers to adults?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe current contract for the supply of bread to the troops in the Drogheda Sub-district is held by Messrs. Galbraith, of Drogheda. The contract contains the usual Fair Wages Clause, which the firm have of course agreed to observe, with the other conditions of their covenant. Should any specific complaints be received of infringement of the terms of the Clause full inquiry shall be made.
§ Mr. NOLANHas the right hon. Gentleman received any complaint from the secretary of the local bakers' association en this point, and, if so, will he inquire into it?
§ Mr. HALDANEPerhaps the hon. Member will give me notice. I am not aware that any such complaint has been made.