HC Deb 26 May 1936 vol 312 cc1830-1
59. Mr. DAVIDSON

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the contracts which are being given to MacLellan's Rubber Works, in the Mary hill Division of Glasgow, are being operated under a fair-wages clause or trade union conditions?

Mr. COOPER

The usual clause, based upon the Fair Wages Resolution passed by the House of Commons on 10th March, 1909, is included in all contracts placed with Messrs. G. MacLellan and Company, Limited.

Mr. DAVIDSON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is a very definite persuasion among the workers in this factory, and will he make inquiries to see whether the fair-wages clause is being operated in regard to these contracts?

Mr. COOPER

If the hon. Member will bring to my notice any complaint, I shall be most happy to make inquiries.