§ Mr. LANSBURYasked the Undersecretary of State for War whether he is aware that Messrs. Lloyd, Dockhead, contractors to the department, 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 is an infringement of the Fair-Wages Resolution of the House of Commons; and, if so, will he take the necessary steps to have the standard rate paid?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Colonel Seely)Inquiry shall be made into this case, and the firm referred to shall be instructed to adhere strictly to the Fair-Wages Clause if the facts are as stated.