HC Deb 16 July 1913 vol 55 c1232
32. Mr. F. HALL

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if any reduction has recently been proposed in the wages earned by women workers at the Royal Army Clothing Factory, Pimlico; it so, the nature of such proposed reduction; and whether the alteration affects any persons who have been employed for ten years or more?

Mr. HAROLD BAKER

Certain changes by way of increase and of reduction were proposed. After full consideration, it has been decided to maintain the increases and to withdraw all the deductions proposed.

Mr. F. HALL

Was a reduction proposed in the wages of any of them, as asked in the question?

Mr. BAKER

I said that certain changes by way of increase and reduction were proposed.

Mr. F. HALL

Is that a proof of the way in which the War Office show themselves ideal employers?

Mr. BAKER

I think it is an extremely good illustration, for after very careful investigation it was decided not to make a reduction.