§ Mr. WILLIAM THORNEasked the Under-Secretary of State; for War whether his attention has been called to the dismissal of a number of hands employed by Messrs. Huntley and Palmer, biscuit manufacturers, of Reading, on account of them belonging to trade unions; and, if so, if he will take any action, considering that the firm are Government contractors?
§ Colonel SEELYThis firm does not hold any War Office, contract.