§ Mr. Kellyasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that in West Birmingham women and children are engaged in work in their homes on assembling radiator fronts for luxury motor-cars; that in this work 150 discs must be adjusted on each of 100 rods for 361W a payment of 1s.; that this rate of remuneration works out at 2d. an hour; whether this sweated industry falls within the terms of the Trade Boards Act; and whether he will make inquiries as to what action can be taken?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadI am not aware of these circumstances. The Trade Boards Acts do not apply to the manufacture of radiator fronts, but if the hon. Member will give me the names and addresses of the employers and workers concerned I will make inquiries.