§ 77. Mr. KELLYasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office the number of men and women employed in the canteens at the various Army quarters; and the working conditions, hours, and wages operating in this work?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Shinwell)These employés are not paid from public funds, and I have no information as to their numbers and conditions of employment, which are fixed by the board of management of the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes.
§ Mr. KELLYIn view of the representation of the War Office on this board, have they no responsibility for the working conditions and hours and the wages of these people?
§ Mr. SHINWELLThe working conditions are really a matter for the board of management, but, if my hon. Friend is very keen on having the information, I will see if I can obtain it for him.
§ Mr. MACQUISTENIs there not always keen competition to serve in the canteens?
§ Mr. SHINWELLI am afraid that I cannot express any opinion on that matter.