HC Deb 15 August 1913 vol 56 cc2816-7
2. Mr. WILLIAM THORNE

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make inquiries into the wages and hours and conditions of employment at the New Explosive Works, Stowmarket, now that there is a general resumption of work?

Dr. MACNAMARA

My right hon. Friend has asked me to read his reply as follows: I understand that since the commencement of the strike at the works of the New Explosives Company, Stowmarket, the firm have made certain advances in rates of wages previously in force, and that the employes who have resumed work are being paid in accordance with the new schedule of wages. I propose to see whether that satisfies the Fair-Wages Clause.

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