Mr. TYSON WILSONasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if he is aware that there are a number of men employed at the Army Ordnance Department, Weedon, who are classed as assistant foremen, having charge of workmen and of stores; if he is aware that these men only receive 23s. per week; that they have not had an increase of wage for twenty-four years; and whether, in view of the increase in the cost of living, he will grant an immediate increase of at least 2s. per week on the minimum and maximum rate paid to that class of Government employés?
§ Mr. HAROLD BAKERThe present wages of these assistant foremen begin at 23s. and rise to 27s. An increase in the scale will shortly be announced.