§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War if he is aware that the civilian workmen employed at the Royal Engineers' Depot, Shoeburyness, are being paid very much below the recognised trade union rate; if he is aware that a number of the men in question have not received the war bonus that was granted by the Government as far back as April; if he is prepared to receive a deputation of the men and officials of the trade union; and if he intends taking any action in the matter?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONInstructions on the subject were issued recently, and it is understood that payment of the rates approved will be made shortly.