§ 23. Mr. ANDERSONasked the Minister of Munitions whether he will investigate the complaints made by the women munition workers engaged on shell examination at a certain inspection bond; whether he is aware that prior to the granting of an increase in wages to these women as from 7th April they were allowed a quarter of an hour for breakfast, but immediately on the increase taking effect, half an hour's wages at the rate of time and a-half was deducted from their pay; that this action on the part of the employers had largely nullified the increase granted to these women to meet the increased cost of living; and, in view of the resentment caused, what steps his Department proposes to take?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYNo such complaint had reached me; but I have caused inquiry to be made, and will communicate the result to my hon. Friend.