§ Mr. CROOKSasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he is aware that the workmen employed in the R.E. Yard, New Road, Woolwich, have only received an advance of 1d. per hour since the commencement of the War; and whether these men can be granted the 5s. bonus recently awarded to other Government workers?
§ Mr. FORSTERAs employés in the building trade these men receive the district rate of their trades. If my right hon. Friend has any ground for supposing that this is not the case and will supply details I will have inquiry made. They are not entitled to the bonus.