HC Deb 19 May 1914 vol 62 cc1768-9
59. Mr. NEWMAN

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether the increased rates of pay for unskilled employés at the Royal Small Arms Factory have yet come into effect, and whether it is intended to make such increased rate retrospective as from Januarw of this year or other date?

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

It is hoped to bring the new rates into effect this week. They will reckon from the 5th January last.