HC Deb 04 August 1914 vol 65 c1904
48. Mr. JOWETT

asked the Secretary of State for War if Messrs. J. B. Walkinson and Son, Limited, of Holmfirth, are in contractural relations with his Department; and, if so, whether they are paying the employés in their dye-works the standard rate of wages?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Baker)

No recent complaint has been received of any infringement of the Fair-Wages Clause in Army contracts held by the firm alluded. If there is any cause for complaint the matter will be investigated on receipt of full particulars.