MESSRS. J. LYONS AND COMPANY, LIMITED.

HC Deb 04 June 1924 vol 174 cc1289-90W

Mr. BAKER

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether his Department accepts any responsibility for the wages and conditions of the workers at the British Empire Exhibition?

Mr. LUNN

I beg to refer my hon. Friend to the replies which I gave him on the 23rd and 29th May.

Mr. BAKER

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department the names of the directors and management of Messrs. J. Lyons and Company, Limited, a firm which employs a large staff at the British Empire Exhibition?

Mr. Lunn

I have no information other than that which can be obtained from books of reference.