HC Deb 10 May 1916 vol 82 cc666-7
96. Mr. KING

asked the President of tht Board of Trade whether he will state how many men have applied to the Pelham Committee to be placed in positions where they can be doing work of national importance; and for how many men have positions been found?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The number of cases referred by the tribunals to the Committee up to and including the 6th May was 265. Definite recommendations have been made by the Committee in seventy-five cases, and in forty-five of these actual employment has been found. The remaining cases are under investigation.

Mr. KING

Is it not possible for men to apply direct to this Committee, or must application be made solely through the tribunals?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The applications pass through the tribunals to the Committee.