§ Mr. LANSBURYasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Messrs. Lloyd, Dockhead, con- 2276W tractors to the department, have been in the habit of paying packing-case and box makers wages at the rate of 5½d. to 7d. per hour, whereas the current rate for this class of work is from 8d. to 10d.; whether this is an infringement of the Fair-Wages. Resolution of the House of Commons; and, if so, will he take the necessary steps to have the standard rate paid?
§ Colonel SEELYThis question shall be investigated and the firm will be required to comply strictly with the terms of the Fair-Wages Clause in their contract.