HC Deb 24 July 1912 vol 41 c1144
1. Mr. TYSON WILSON

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty, whether the British and Colonial Aeroplane Company, of Filton, Bristol, is supplying the Admiralty with aeroplanes or other flying craft; if so, whether that firm is paying from 5s. to 10s. per week less than the standard rate of wage to a number of artisans employed by the firm; and whether he proposes to take any action in the matter?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)

The firm is supplying the Admiralty with an aeroplane, and the usual Fair-Wages Clause forms one of the conditions of the order. I have no information respecting the complaint made in the question, but am making inquiry.