HC Deb 22 June 1932 vol 267 c1086
17. Mr. KIRKWOOD

asked the Undersecretary of State for Air whether the India Tyre and Rubber Company, Inchinnan, is on the list of contractors to his Department?

Sir P. SASSOON

The answer is in the affirmative.

Mr. KIRKWOOD

Will the right hon. Member see that this firm comply with the Fair Wages Clause for contracts?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member has a question later on that subject.

Mr. KIRKWOOD

But it is not to the same Department that my other question is addressed. I wish to put a question to the light hon. Member.

Sir P. SASSOON

The contracts which are made insist on the maintenance of the Fair Wages Clause,

Mr. KIRKWOOD

Will the right hon. Member make inquiries, and he will find that this firm has refused to negotiate with the trade union leaders and there is previous cause for complaint.

Sir P. SASSOON

I know that complaints have been made by the trade unions, and they are under investigation.