Mr. TYSON WILSONasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that the firm of Boulton and Paul, of Norwich, who are carrying out certain work for the War Department, do not pay the standard rate of wage to their employés, and that they work longer hours than those agreed to by other employers in the district; and whether, under those circumstances, he will take steps to compel this firm to observe the conditions of the Fair-Wages Resolution?
§ Mr. HALDANESo far as can be traced this firm does not at present hold any War Office contract, although it is possible that they may have received some small local order. If the hon. Member can give me particulars of the work to which he alludes, and of any infringement of the Fair Wages Clause in connecton with such work, I will have further inquiry made.