§ Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that British Drug Houses, Ltd., are contractors for his Department; that this firm lays down a condition of employment for their scientific workers that they must submit to the management everything they intend publishing, though such matter may be of no concern to the firm; that the Association of Scientific Workers, of which the employees are members, have unsuccessfully protested against this; and whether he will consider withholding further contracts from British Drug Houses until that condition is removed?
§ Mr. PeatMy right hon. Friend would not feel justified in withholding contracts from a firm by reason of the inclusion in the terms of service of its own employees of a condition such as that mentioned in this Question.