§ 57. Mr. PETOasked whether the Order M.N.S. Form R. 49 cancels the partial exemption granted to employés of water companies over thirty-one years of age in Memorandum R. 165 issued on 5th December last; and whether, in view of the fact that the staffs of skilled men employed by the provincial water companies have been reduced to the minimum necessary for the maintenance of the supply of water in their areas, it is intended to withdraw any more of these men?
§ Mr. BECKThe Memorandum referred to in the first part of the question is still in operation, and is not affected by the Decertification Order of 9th April. As regards the latter part, I can only refer my hon. Friend to my reply to his question on the same subject on 25th April.