§ Mr. NEEDHAMasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if the inquiry into the rates of wages paid by the contractors for a recent painting contract at Hulme Barracks, South-West Manchester, has been completed, and, if so, what is the result?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe case has been investigated. There has been an infringement of the Far-Wages Clause, and, on the representation of the War Office, the contractor concerned has taken steps to pay the workers back pay to which they were entitled.