HC Deb 02 July 1918 vol 107 cc1573-4W
Mr. C. DUNCAN

asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that the unestablished messengers and other classes of employés engaged at the Inland Revenue Offices, Somerset House, are not being paid in accordance with the award, No. 42, of the Conciliation and Arbitration Board for Government Employés, dated from 17th December, 1917; and whether he will take steps to see that the above-mentioned award is honoured in its entirety?

Mr. BALDWIN

I am informed that effect is being given to the award.

Mr. C. DUNCAN

asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that the temporary attendants at Somerset House applied through their trades union on 7th January last for an increase in their war bonus; whether he is aware that two other letters have been sent to the Department concerned requesting a reply, and that no notice has been taken of these letters; and whether he will take steps to see that such correspondence receives attention, and that the men's requests are not completely ignored?

Mr. BALDWIN

The substitute attendants are receiving the same war bonus as the ordinary attendants, and the union referred to has been so informed.