§ 48. Mr. W. THORNEasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that Sir William Clegg, the chairman of the Sheffield munitions tribunal, inflicted a fine of £2 upon two grinders named James Bolsover, Emity Street, Sheffield, and Albert Gregory, St. Mary's Street, Sheffield, piece workers, for refusing to clock in and out, which is a new system adopted by the firm; if he is aware that this is a violation of the Treasury agreement, in consequence of the firm adopting a new system without mutual agreement between the two parties; if he is aware that Sir William Clegg threatened the men in question by stating that he would show the men what the tribunals can do if men refused to clock, and be invited the firm to bring the men before him again if they refused to carry out. the new system; and if he intends taking any action in the matter?
§ Dr. ADDISONI am making inquiries in this matter, and will let my hon. Friend know in due course.