78. Mr. POINTERasked the Secretary to the Admiralty if he is aware that painters employed by Messrs. Vickers, Sons, and Maxim, Sheffield, on armourplate work are only receiving 6½d. and 6¾d. per hour for a 53-hour week, whereas the rate of the district is now 8d., to be followed in January next by a further advance of ½d. per hour; and whether he will cause inquiry to be made?
§ Dr. MACNAMARANo complaint as regards this matter has been received by the Admiralty, but in view of my hon. Friend's statements inquiry will be made.