§ Mr. BYRNEasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office why his Department still persists in refusing to grant an advance in wages to the women employed under the Army Ordnance Department, Island Bridge, Salvage Depot and Government Laundry, Dublin; if he is aware that at the rate of value of £l and the prices of commodities 14s. per week is not a living wage at present to keep women and children from starvation; and if this treatment is to be meted out to the wives and widows of ex-soldiers?
§ Mr. FORSTERI recently inquired into the rates paid, and found that they were in accordance with the Fair-Wages Resolution of the House. If the hon. Member has any information showing that this is not the case, perhaps he will communicate with me.