HC Deb 21 April 1920 vol 128 cc381-2
32. Captain LOSEBY

asked the Minister of Labour if he is yet in a position to state when the King's Roll of the employers of ex-service men will be published according to towns and districts?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The first edition of the roll was arranged by counties, and it is not proposed to re-issue these names at present. Preparations are being made for the issue of a supplementary edition, in connection with which my hon. Friend's suggestion will be borne in mind; but this supplementary edition cannot appear for some time.

Captain LOSEBY

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether the King's Roll as at present constituted does not fulfil the purpose for which it was created; and, secondly, whether the right hon. Gentleman is aware that his predecessor clearly indicated the intention of publishing the roll according to towns and districts?

Dr. MACNAMARA

If that undertaking were given, it must be fulfilled; but, in any case, I should be glad to confer on the point.

Mr. HURD

Has anything been done in the way of posting this roll in the Post Offices throughout the country?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The matter has been taken in hand, bue I am not sure what stage it has reached. I will let my hon. Friend know.