§ Mr. JOHN WARDasked on what date the contracts for the new works at Crombie, Firth of Forth, were signed; and whether it contains the old or the new Fair-Wage Clause as passed by the House of Commons?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe contract for the new works at Crombie was signed by the contractor on the 25th March, 1911, and contains the new Fair-Wages Clause, as passed by this House.
§ Mr. J. WARDasked what is the number of workmen now employed upon the new ammunition and stores station at Crombie, Firth of Forth; and what provision, if any, has been made for the housing of the men and their families?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe number of workmen at present employed on the Crombie magazines contract is 178. No provision has been made for housing by the contractor or the Admiralty. I am informed that there is ample accommodation in the vicinity for single men, and also for married men and their families.