§ 63. Mr. WILLIAM THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether Messrs Baxter and Thrippleton, dyers and finishers, of St. Ann's Mill, Birstall, Leeds, are contractors to the Department; if he is aware that this firm are paying a less rate of wages than that prevailing at other firms, in accordance with the agreement entered into by workmen's associations; and if he will intimate to the firm that the rate current in the district must be adhered to?
§ Mr. McKENNAThis firm have a contract with the Prison Department. I am not aware that they pay a lower rate of wages than other firms, but I will inquire into the matter.