HC Deb 13 August 1913 vol 56 c2488
24. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

asked the Secretary for War whether he is aware that, following on the inspection by the Inspector of Army Ordnance Services of the Army Ordnance workshops at Devon-port, a notice has been posted requiring all men employed in the workshops to work with their coats off; that this order is being interpreted to mean that men must work in their shirt sleeves and not wear their own working jackets; that this interpretation is causing friction; and will he say whether it is the intention of the War Department to supply suitable clothing to the men when working in exposed positions when painting or doing similar kind of work?

Mr. BAKER

There is no information on this subject at the War Office, but inquiry will be made, and the hon. Gentleman will be informed of the result in due course.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that this Order has been posted in the workshops? Do the War Office know anything about it?

Mr. BAKER

Possibly it is a local Order. I will make inquiry.