§ Mr. GODFREY COLLINSasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he is aware that engineers employed at Fort Matilda torpedo factory are paid less wages per week and for overtime rates than the standard rate of wages current in the district; and whether he will rectify the matter?
§ Mr. McKENNAAll men who are fully qualified mechanics are paid full rates. A limited number of young men qualifying for the special work of the torpedo factory are paid lower rates according to their ability. It has already been approved that the current rates for overtime shall112W be paid to the men of the torpedo factory for all time worked beyond fifty-four hours per week.