HC Deb 24 January 1918 vol 101 cc1150-1
67. Mr. MILLAR

asked the Minister of National Service whether he is satisfied with the response made to his appeal to householders to limit the number of indoor servants employed by them during the War; and whether he proposes to take any steps in cases where it can be shown that the number of servants employed exceeds the reasonable requirements of the. House-hold?

Mr. BECK

I am glad to state that the number of women with experience of domestic service who have volunteered for enrolment in the Women's Corps since the appeal to which the hon. Member has referred, has shown a marked increase, and the number of women now offering themselves for enrolment is sufficient to render any direct action by the Government unnecessary at present.