§ 2. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Labour the present position with regard to the dispute at the William James Manufacturing Company, Limited, Willenhall; and what action the Department has recently taken to bring the parties together, with a view to a settlement on the basis of the payment of the standard rate of wages for the district?
§ Miss BONDFIELDMy Department has remained in touch with the parties since their joint meeting under its auspices but no settlement of the matter in dispute has been reached. I understand, however, that the firm has resumed production.
§ Mr. MANDERWill the right hon. Lady see that no Government contracts are given to this firm unless they observe the fair wages clause and pay the district rate of wages?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI will consider the matter.