Mr. J. JONESasked the hon. Member for the Pollok Division of Glasgow, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he is aware of a complaint that in the execution of a contract' for his Department Messrs. Macfarlane, Limited, are not observing the conditions of the Fair Wages Clause, and in an attempt to circumvent the trade union concerned have advertised for non-society upholsterers; whether steps are being taken to secure compliance with the Fair Wages Clause; and whether this firm is on the Roll of Honour?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe complaint has been received and is being investigated under the Fair Wages Clause of the contract. The number of men employed 1319W by the firm in question is not sufficient to qualify them for entry on the King's Roll.