HC Deb 03 March 1915 vol 70 c777
11. Mr. BARNES

asked the Secretary to the Admiralty if he is aware that complaint has been made by the Operative Masons' Association of Scotland against the firm of Thorborn and Sons working men ten and half hours a day instead of the current nine hours of the district of Rosyth, it being further alleged that there is no justification for it, inasmuch as there is a margin of 8.3 unemployed masons; and if he will cause inquiry to be made?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I am inquiring into the matter. I may say, as regards the last part of my hon. Friend's question, that it is anticipated that additional masons will shortly be required at Rosyth.