§ Mr. LANSBURYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he was aware that Messrs. Lloyd, Dockhead, contractors to the Admiralty, have been in the habit of paying packing-case and box makers wages at the rate of 5½d. to 7d. per hour, whereas the current rate for this class of work is from 8d. to 10d.; whether this was an infringement of the Fair-Wages Resolution of the House of Commons; and, if so, would he take the necessary steps to have the standard rate paid?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)We have had no complaint respecting the rates of wages paid by the firm in question. If my hon. Friend will send me detailed particulars respecting an alleged infringement of the Fair-Wages Clause I will have the matter inquired into.