§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is prepared to make representations to the Port of London Authority to enforce compliance with the Fair-Wages Clause in their contract with Messrs. Pearson and Son by paying all the labourers engaged on the contract the recognised rate of 7d. per hour?
Mr. BUXTONThis is not a matter over which the Board of Trade have any control, and any representations should be made direct to the Port Authority.