§ 33. Mr. T. M. HEALYasked the Under-Secretary of State for War if the War Department notified to the carpenters working at Moore Park Camp, Fermoy, county Cork, that their wages were to be reduced; were nine men dismissed who refused to accept the reduced rates; are trade union wages being paid to the men now at Moore Park; what are the rates for carpenters in England and Ireland, respectively; and will the local commanding officer receive a deputation from the carpenters' society at Fermoy as to the dismissals at Moore Park?
§ Mr. FORSTERI am inquiring into this case, and will let the hon. and learned Member know the result in due course.
§ Mr. FORSTERThere will be no avoidable delay on my part.
Mr. T. WILSONCannot the hon. Gentleman give definite instructions that they must observe the Fair-Wages Clause?
§ Mr. FORSTERThose instructions are always given.