§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Minister of Munitions if he is aware that Messrs. Fenton Brothers, of Sheffield, munition manufacturers, have been approached several times by the officials of the National Union of General Workers with a view to persuading the firm to pay the last national advance of 5s. to their employés, but the management of the firm have refused to concede the advance, and have told the officials that they can do their worst; and, seeing that such action tends to cause a state of unrest, will he say if he intends taking any action in the matter?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYNo complaint on the subject has reached the Ministry of Munitions. The firm, though not in time of peace an engineering firm, now holds munitions contracts. My right hon. Friend is having investigation made into the case, and will inform my hon. Friend of the result.