§ 23. Mr. T. SMITH (for Mr. THORNE)asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that Messrs. L. B. Holliday and Company, of Huddersfield, chemical manufacturers, are contractors to the Admiralty, and that they are paying 1d. per hour less than the rates agreed to by the National Joint Industrial Council 19 for the chemical industry in October last, of which council the firm in question was a member; if he is aware that other chemical manufacturers in the same district are paying the full rates agreed upon; and what action he proposes to take in the matter?
The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Lord Stanley)The first intimation received of this complaint was given in the hon. Member's question addressed to the Financial Secretary to the Treasury on 14th May. As definite particulars are now given, the complaint will be investigated.