§ 79. Mr. WATTasked the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he is aware that a Glasgow firm is paying its workers for making gromets to his Department 6s. 8d. per 1,000, which enables expert needlewomen to make only about 10s. 8d. per week, while all other firms are paying 20s. per 1,000; if so, whether this lower wage has the sanction of his Department; and, if not, what steps he proposes to take to bring the wage up to a non-sweating level?
§ Dr. MACNAMARANothing is known of the matter, but if my hon. and learned Friend will furnish particulars, inquiries shall be made.