§ 57. Mr. HUDSONasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the case of two engine-cleaners named Morris and Woods, both of military age, who were provided with employment by the Great Northern Railway Company during 1915 and dismissed from their employment in December, 1916, with the result that both men were out of work for a period until required by the military authorities; and will he take such steps as will prevent this loss of labour to the nation by instructing the railway companies to retain men in their employ until such time as they are called up for service by the military authorities?
Mr. ROBERTSI am not aware of the particular circumstances to which my hon. Friend refers, but I will make inquiries.