§ 69. Mr. KELLYasked the Secretary of State for War the number of rate fixers employed in the explosives section of the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich?
§ Mr. KELLYDoes the right hon. Gentleman consider it either wise or even 1858 humane to have rate fixers fixing piecework prices for the handling of explosives?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSYes, as long as they do their work fairly.
§ Mr. KELLYIn view of the explosions which have occurred in the danger section of Woolwich Arsenal and other places, does the right hon. Gentleman think it wise to continue this method?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSCertainly. As long as the wage is fixed fairly, it is the greatest protection to the worker.