HC Deb 10 November 1921 vol 148 c644W
Mr. WIGNALL

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he has received a complaint that at the Bristol works of Messrs. Ward and Company, shipbreakers, the Fair Wages Clause is not being observed in connection with the work of breaking up a destroyer and cruiser; whether in work of this character the Fair Wages Clause is applicable; and if so, whether he will make inquiries into this complaint?

Mr. AMERY

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative, and to the second part in the affirmative, As regards the third part, if the hon. Member will furnish full details of the complaint, inquiries will be made.