§ Colonel ASHLEYasked the Minister of Labour why the men employed at the mobilisation equipment depât, Park Hall, Oswestry, who, though classed as store-men, perform work which is essentially labouring, are only paid at the rate of 1s. to 1s. 1¾d. an hour, whereas the local district rate is 1s. 3d. per hour?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONMy right hon. Friend has asked me to reply. Inquiries are being made, and I will inform the hon. and gallant Member of the result as soon as possible.