HC Deb 13 April 1910 vol 16 c1377W
Mr. FIELD

asked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that a carpenter employed at Carrickfergus has been granted increased wages at the rate of 36s. a week; whether he is aware that the Dublin trades union wage is higher than that of Belfast; and whether the case of the two carpenters employed at Island Bridge will be reconsidered and these workers be granted 36s. a week as from 1st April, 1910?

Mr. HALDANE

The pay to the workman at Carrickfergus is for work superior to that of the ordinary carpenter. The pay of the two carpenters at Island Bridge is, therefore, not affected.