HC Deb 22 April 1920 vol 128 c562
57. Captain BOWYER

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the number of ex-service men now out of employment and the inadequacy of the steps taken to find employment for them, he will undertake that no ex-service man shall be discharged from any Government factory or dockyard until he has definite employment to go to?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I am afraid it is not possible to give the undertaking suggested by the hon. Member. At the same time, every endeavour is made to postpone the discharge of ex-service men from Government factories and dockyards as long as possible.

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