§ 88. Mr. O'GRADYasked the Minister of Munitions whether his attention has been called to a resolution of the Leeds Trades and Labour Council, passed at their meeting on 26th July, to the effect that a uniform rate of pay on all classes of Government contract work should be demanded, including the work done upon shell-bags, and that the Minister of Munitions should institute an inquiry regarding the disparity now obtaining in shell-bag making in Leeds; whether he is aware that a delegate stated at the meeting that reductions in the prices of shell-bag making were taking place every day in Leeds, and that there had been no less than five disputes in the week prior to the meeting; and whether, having regard to the irritation thus caused to the workers by the action of employers, an inquiry into the matter will be undertaken at once?
§ Dr. ADDISONMy attention had not previously been called to this resolution. I am making inquiries in the matter, and will communicate with my hon. Friend in due course.