§ Mr. KEIR HARDIEasked when a reply will be made to the representations that have been made regarding the condition of service of labour exchange clerks?
Mr. BUXTONAs I have already stated, the representations which have been made to me on this subject are receiving my careful consideration. I am not yet in a position to give any reply.
§ Mr. KEIR HARDIEasked why a clerk, named Branscombe, until recently employed in the Central Labour Exchange Offices, Caxton House, has been refused a testimonial as to his character, although there is nothing against it or his capabilities as a clerk; and whether there is any proposal to discharge senior clerks in the labour exchanges and substitute boy clerks at lower wages?
Mr. BUXTONThe typist in question has not been refused a reference, and, in fact, one has been given to a prospective employer. There is no proposal to substitute boy clerks for senior clerks in the Labour Exchanges.
§ Mr. KEIR HARDIEDid not this clerk consider she was entitled to have the reference personally?