§ Mr. CROOKSasked the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he is aware that the National Explosives Company, of Hayle, Cornwall, have a contract for the supply of cordite for the Navy, and are evading the Fair-Wage Clause by paying labourers 18s. a week; and will he inquire and take what action may be necessary to compel this firm to pay 22s. weekly, this being the rate for such labour in the district?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe firm in question have contracts for the Admiralty, but no complaint has been received. The matter will be inquired into.
§ Mr. CROOKSasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he is aware that the National Explosives Company, of Hayle, Cornwall, who have contracts for the supply of cordite for the Army, are paying labourers 18s. a week while, under the Fair-Wages Clause, such men should receive 22s.; and will he take action to compel the firm to pay the proper rate of wages?
§ Mr. H. BAKERThis firm has completed the contract placed with it by the War Office.