London, March 9.
The discussion upon the proposal to insert a fair wages clause in army contracts was resumed in the House of Commons.
The Secretary of State for War, Mr. Haldane, gave certain assurances; whereupon the Labourites did not press the amendment. Some Conservative members, however, challenged a division. The amendment was rejected by 215 votes to 152. Some (Conservatives and Labourites supported the Government but the front bench of the Opposition and the Nationalists abstained from voting Exclusive Service.
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