HC Deb 11 January 1916 vol 77 cc1452-3W
Mr. T. WILSON

asked the Minister of Munitions whether the Avro Aeroplane Company of Manchester is a controlled firm; if so, is he aware that until recently the firm paid its workmen a war bonus? which has now been stopped; and whether he will instruct this firm again to pay war bonus and the arrears of bonus due to the men?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

The firm in question is not controlled and does not hold any contract under the Ministry of Munitions. In the circumstances I have no power to intervene.