Mr. T. WILSONasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if he is aware 1316W that a number of soldiers are employed in converting a building in College Street, Lambeth, into a flour mill; that some of these men are receiving 2s. 2d. per day pay in addition to their Service pay, while others, who are doing exactly similar work, are only receiving their Service pay of 1s. per day; if he is aware that this system of paying these men is causing discontent among not only the men directly affected, but among civilian workmen as "well; and whether he will arrange to pay all soldiers alike when engaged on this class of work?
§ Mr. FORSTERI will inquire into the matter and communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as I am in a position to do so.