HC Deb 04 May 1914 vol 62 c23
37. Mr. JOHN WARD

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether Messrs. Willcox, builders, of Fareham, are at present performing a contract at Netley Hospital; whether this firm are paying a minimum rate of 5d. per hour for labourers, although the trade union rate of the district is 6½d. per hour; and what action he proposes to take in the matter?

The UNDER-SECRETARY Of STATE for WAR (Mr. Tennant)

Inquiry will be made into this allegation.