§ Mr. KELLYasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the Carlisle Board of Guardians have recently granted a contract for the painting of the local infirmary without the inclusion of a Fair Wages Clause, and that the firm which has secured the contract is not a Carlisle firm and pays wages less than the Carlisle rate; and whether he will circularise local authorities as to the advisability of inserting a Fair Wages Clause in all their contracts?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI have received a communication in regard to this matter and am in communication with the Car-2816W lisle Board of Guardians. A circular on this subject was issued to all local authorities some time ago and, as at present advised, I am not aware of any need for further action in the direction suggested in the last part of the question.