§ Mr. THOMASasked the Secretary of State for India whether a firm named John Allan and Son, Limited, owners of the Stowford Paper Mills, Ivybridge, is engaged on Government work for the India Office under a sub-contract; if so, whether he is aware of the low wages that are paid to the employés, men receiving from 16s. to 20s. per week for a twelve hours' day and the women only 10s. to 12s. per week; and whether he will take steps to ensure that the Fair-Wages Clause is not violated?
§ Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe firm of John Allan and Son, Limited, of Stowford Mills, Ivybridge, is engaged on work for the India Office. I have no information as to the wages paid by the firm or hours of working, but I will make inquiries.