HC Deb 31 July 1911 vol 29 cc26-7
Mr. TYSON WILSON

asked the Undersecretary of State for India if he is aware that the Vulcan Foundry Company, of Earlestown, Lancashire, who supply loco- motives for the Indian State Railways, are only paying their smiths 30s., smiths' strikers 23s., and milling machine hands 21s. to 27s. per week, whilst the district rate is 36s., 25s., and 32s. per week; and whether he will inquire into the matter, with the object of enforcing the Fair-Wages Clause; and whether, in making such inquiries, he will consult the representatives of the workmen?

Mr. G. HOWARD

The Secretary of State has no information on the subject, but inquiries are being made.