§ Mr. SNOWDENasked the Minister of Munitions if he is aware that there is trouble at the firm of William Beard-more and Company, Parkhead, Glasgow, among the general labourers and slingers employed in the howitzer gun shop owing to the refusal of the firm to pay the full 12½ per cent, conceded last October; whether he is aware that if some settlement of this dispute is not speedily arrived at the men are likely to stop work; and what action he is taking to deal with the matter?
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§ Mr. KELLAWAYThis matter was reported on 27th February to the Ministry of Labour for settlement as a difference under the Munitions of War Acts. I understand that the case is to be heard this week by the Committee on Production.
§ Mr. SNOWDENasked the Minister of Munitions if he has received a Report about the case of Henry Livesey, Limited, of Blackburn, and the employment of a war pensioner at a wage below the standard rate?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYThis case has been investigated by an officer of the Ministry of Munitions, and as a result the firm have been informed that, in the view of the Department, the man should receive the full rate.