§ 10. Mr. T. Smithasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that no trade union labour is employed by Victoria Mills, Limited, Cleckheaton and Doncaster; that employés receive wages 10 per cent. less than in similar textile mills where conditions are negotiated by trade unions; and, as this firm are on Government contracts, will he insist on trade union freedom or consider the cancelling of Government work?
§ Mr. BevinI am making inquiries and will communicate with my hon. Friend. He will no doubt be aware that Government contractors are bound by the Fair Wage Clause in their contracts and that the question of enforcing observance of the clause is a matter for the contracting Department concerned.