Oral Answers to Questions — British Army. – in the House of Commons at on 21 March 1929.
asked the Secretary of State for War the number of rate fixers employed in the explosives section of the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich?
Nine, Sir.
Does the right hon. Gentleman consider it either wise or even humane to have rate fixers fixing piecework prices for the handling of explosives?
Yes, as long as they do their work fairly.
In view of the explosions which have occurred in the danger section of Woolwich Arsenal and other places, does the right hon. Gentleman think it wise to continue this method?
Certainly. As long as the wage is fixed fairly, it is the greatest protection to the worker.