71. Mr. TYSON WILSONasked the Minister of Munitions whether he has received any complaints regarding the rates of wages being paid at the works of Messrs. Leenaerts and Dolphens; whether he is aware that the workpeople (Belgians) are not receiving the rates paid for similar work to other workpeople and that, in addition, the piece-workers do not receive the7½ per cent. nor the timeworkers the 12½ per cent.; and whether he will make inquiry into the matter and ensure that these workers receive the rates of wages in accordance with the district standard, the orders of the Ministry of Munitions, and the awards of the Committee on Production?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYAccording to my present information the wages paid by this firm compare favourably with the standard wages for the district. Inquiries are being made into the question of the 12½ per cent. and 7½ per cent. bonuses.