59. Mr. DAVIDSONasked 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. COOPERThe 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. DAVIDSONIs 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. COOPERIf the hon. Member will bring to my notice any complaint, I shall be most happy to make inquiries.