HC Deb 10 February 1913 vol 48 c483
74. Mr. JOHN WARD

asked whether the Dock No. 14, now being contemplated or constructed at Portsmouth, has the last Fair-Wage Clause as passed by the House of Commons, as part of the contract; and, if so, can the right hon. Gentleman state why the trade union rates of wages for navvies and labourers are not being paid?

The CIVIL LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Lambert)

The Fair-Wages Resolution of the House of Commons, dated 10th March, 1909, is embodied in the contract for enlarging Dock 14, Portsmouth. As regards the rates of wages that are being paid, I am making inquiries and will communicate the result to my hon. Friend as early as possible.