HC Deb 17 February 1919 vol 112 c547
69. Viscount WOLMER

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government is prepared to reinstate all its employés who with permission volunteered for active service during the War, including workmen who were employed at Government establishments?

Mr. BALDWIN

I am glad to be able to assure my Noble Friend that the terms of the promise stated in the answer given to his question on the 13th instant include workmen employed at Government establishments, and all other employés whose service was not intermittent, but quasi-permanent and regular.

Viscount WOLMER

If I give the hon. Member individual facts, will he see that it is carried out?

Mr. BALDWIN

Certainly.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

With regard to the word "intermittent," does the answer apply to workmen in the Royal dockyards?

Mr. BALDWIN

The words "intermittent labour" apply to hired men in the Royal dockyards.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

Is he supposed to be a full worker?

Mr. BALDWIN

I cannot go into these details.