§ Mr. J. DAVISONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he is aware that Messrs. Fenton Brothers, silversmiths, etc., of South Street Works, Moor Street, Sheffield, contractors to His Majesty's Government, do not conform to the Fair Wages Clause in Government contracts; that they declined to be governed by the agreements made between the associations of employers and employés covering the 645W industry in the Sheffield district; and whether he will cause inquiries to be made into the matter?
§ Mr. AMERYA complaint has been received from the National Union of Gold, Silver and Allied Trades against the firm in the terms mentioned in the question. The union have been asked to supply details of the alleged infringement, and on receipt of these details, the matter will be inquired into.