asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the reason for the delay in the payment to civilian employees at the naval service dockyard, Haulbowline, of the increased remuneration to meet the rising cost of living which was granted on 3rd February, 1951, and paid to all the workers in similar employment in the area, and having regard to the fact that all other employees' employers in the area have been paying the increase for some months, if he will take steps to expedite the payment of this increase.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Haulbowline Employees' Remuneration.
Following completion of the necessary inquiries in the matter, authority has been issued for payment of the increases referred to by the Deputy.