§ 28. Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCKasked the Minister of Munitions whether nearly 100 discharged soldiers who have been engaged on building operations at Spondon, near Derby, have received their notices; and whether their places have been taken by Irishmen who have been specially brought over from Ireland?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI have made inquiries into this matter, and presume that this question refers to certain constructional work which is being undertaken by Messrs. McAlpine for the British Cellulose Chemical Manufacturing Company, Spondon. As the building operations in question are nearing completion, it has been necessary to discharge a number of workmen, for whom employment can no longer be found. Amongst these is a certain proportion of discharged soldiers. The report that Irishmen have been specially brought from Ireland to replace these men is without foundation.
§ Sir R. COOPERIs it the fact that Irishmen have taken the places of the discharged men?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYIt is not the fact in this case.