33. Mr. BIRNEasked the Minister of Munitions if he will issue Instructions for the payment of the 12½, per cent, to all munition workers in Ireland; and if he will send a copy of the Instructions to Kynoch, Arklow?
§ The PARLIAMENTARI SECRETARI to the MINISTRI of MUNITIONS (Mr. Kellaway)The 12½ per cent. bonus Orders have been applied to the same classes of establishments in Ireland as in Great Britain. The bonus has not yet been extended to the general workers in the chemical and explosives trades either in Great Britain or in Breland. The application of the bonus in these trades is now under consideration by the Ministry of Labour.
Mr. THOMASCan the hon. Gentleman say whether all those who are now receiving the 12½ per cent. bonus in England will be eligible for the 12½ per cent. bonus in Ireland?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYThe same conditions will apply to Ireland as to this country.