HC Deb 30 June 1909 vol 7 c573W
Mr. FIELD

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will have inquiry made regarding the rates of wages paid in Dublin to men working hydraulic presses; and if he is aware that this work is performed at Island Bridge by labourers who receive only 2s a week in excess of the labourers' rate of wages?

Mr. HALDANE

The extra pay of 4d. a day is given to cover the process of baling. This remuneration is considered sufficient for the nature of the work Similar pay is given at other stations for this same class of work.