HC Deb 04 November 1930 vol 244 cc693-4W
Mr. MANDER

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of cases during the last 12 months, in connection with the Fair Wages Clause in which permission was granted to contractors to transfer or assign any portion of a contract held with his Department?

Mr. AMMON

During the last 12 months there have been no instances of infraction of the Fair Wages Clause in the case of transfer or assignment of contracts placed by the Admiralty. One complaint was made of infringement of the Fair Wages Clause under a subcontract., and as the result of the investigation the sub-contractor agreed to observe the conditions prevailing in the district.

Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary of State for War the number of cases during the last 12 months in connection with the Fair Wages Clause in which permission was granted to contractors to transfer or assign any portion of a contract held with his Department?

Mr. SHAW

During the last 12 months permission has been given by the War Office for the transfer of six contracts.