§ Mr. Tomlinsonasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that the County Brook Mill Company, Foulridge, who are engaged on Government contracts at their Foulridge mill, are working overtime and being permitted to do so by the Home Office, whilst at the same time refusing to honour trade union agreements regarding overtime rates; and will he inform this company that such action is a breach of the Fair Wages Clause in Government contracts and call for redress?
§ Sir V. WarrenderThe firm referred to by the hon. Member does not hold any direct Admiralty contracts, but I understand that they are sub-contractors in connection with an Admiralty contract. I am arranging to investigate the firm's position in relation to the Fair Wages Clause, and I will inform the hon. Member of the result of my inquiries.