§ Mr. JOYCEasked whether any complaints have been made to the War Department as to the manner in which the painting contract has been carried out at the military barracks at Limerick; has the local society of painters drawn attention to the fact that painting under this contract was done by unskilled labourers at a low rate of pay; and, if so, will an inquiry be held into the matter without delay?
§ Mr. HALDANEAs regards the first part of the question, the contract is reported to have been satisfactorily executed. As regards the second part I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the question he put on 22nd November last.
§ Mr. JOYCEWill the right hon. Gentleman say if this is the same contractor whose conduct with regard to a previous contract is to be the subject of an inquiry?
§ Mr. HALDANEI cannot say without notice. Perhaps the hon. Member will give me notice of that question. At any rate this contract is satisfactory up to the present.
§ Mr. HALDANETo the War Office.