HC Deb 05 May 1930 vol 238 cc651-2W
Mr. CLARKE

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if he is aware that soldiers from the Maryhill barracks are being employed by private firms as labourers under the pretext of training them for civilian life; and, inasmuch as this is creating resentment among workers employed and unemployed, will he state if any wages are paid to the men by the firms and if any training fee is paid by the War Office to the firms?

Mr. SHINWELL

I am having inquiries made into this matter, and I will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as possible.