§ 25. Mr. BROMLEYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if his Department has received any complaints from the Boilermakers' Trade Union as to breaches of the Fair Wages Clause in the case of members of the union on the part of Messrs. Vickers, Limited, Barrow-in-Furness, for working a certain class of steel rivets during the construction of His Majesty's Ship "Cumberland"; and if he will inquire into the matter with a view to removing the complaint?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMComplaints were made as stated by the hon. Member and a deputation was received by me. After due inquiry and consideration the conclusion was reached that Messrs. Vickers were not infringing the Fail-Wages Clause in their contract.
§ Mr. BROMLEYDoes the hon. and gallant Gentleman mean after inquiries had been made from the firm?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMI had a deputation before me, and they stated the case, and, on the evidence, we came to that conclusion.