HC Deb 30 June 1919 vol 117 cc619-20
98. Mr. RAPER

asked the Minister of Labour when it is proposed to issue a black list of firms who have failed to keep their promises to ex-Service employ és?

Sir R. HORNE

From the information in my possession I do not think it is necessary to prepare a list of the kind suggested by the hon. Member. Complaints received by the Minister of Labour against employers for failing to keep their promises to ex-Service men are referred to the Local Employment Committees for investigation, but I am glad to be able to say that the number of such complaints has been very small.

Mr. RAPER

If I give my right hon. Friend particulars will he take action in this matter himself?

Sir R. HORNE

I shall be very glad to have the opportunity of taking action.

99. Mr. RAPER

asked the Minister of Labour what percentage of the ex-Service men for whom employment has already been secured through the Labour Exchanges were on a disabled register?

Sir R. HORNE

Figures are only available for the period 8th June, 1918, to 6th June, 1919. For this period the total number of ex-Service men placed in their first civil employment by the Employment Exchanges was 113,899. Of this number 30.263 (or 26.6 per cent.) were disabled men.