§ Mr. DUNCANasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the messengers employed at Woolwich Arsenal, Enfield Lock, and Waltham Abbey have been informed that they must work 13 hours overtime in any one week before they receive overtime payment; whether he will issue instructions that overtime shall be paid for after the normal week of 47 hours; whether he is aware that these men have made a request for improved wages and conditions; and that they have asked for a deputation to be received to discuss these matters; and whether he will look into the questions and arrange for the deputation to be received?
§ Lieut.-Colonel JACKSON:I am aware of the facts stated, and I am prepared to receive a deputation, but I should wish to be furnished, in the first instance, with a written statement of the men's case.