Mr. POINTERasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he has received complaints from trade unions in Sheffield that certain firms doing War Office work are employing labour at rates varying from 2s. to 11s. below the recognised standard of the district; and whether he has already made or intends to make full inquiry into the matter?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Colonel Seely)Representations have been made within the last few days as to wages paid to certain trades by the Sheffield steel firms. It has been necessary to ask for further particulars, which have also been received. The matter is receiving consideration.