§ Mr. WILLIAM THORNEasked the Postmaster-General what inquiries, if any, have been made in reference to the various complaints that have been made against the Western Electric Company, Woolwich, for violating the fair wages clause; and, when inquiries are made, by whom are they made; and why this firm is allowed to be the only contractor asked to tender for general work?
§ Mr. BUXTONI have arranged to receive a deputation from the Scientific Instrument Makers' and Trade Society on this subject.