§ 12. Mr. HURDasked the President of the Board of Trade when he proposes to increase the number of disabled ex-service men, which is now 469, on the temporary staff of the Board of Trade in place of the women, also temporarily employed, who now number 1,562?
§ Sir R. HORNEOn the 1st July the number of disabled ex-service men employed by the Board of Trade in a temporary capacity was 442 and the number of women (excluding charwomen) similarly employed was 1,168. A large proportion of the women are employed on shorthand and typewriting or in Departments which are in process of being wound up. Substitution will be effected as opportunity occurs.
§ Mr. HURDCan more expeditious means be taken to release these women and give their places to ex-service men?
§ Sir R. HORNEI can assure my hon. Friend that we are expediting this matter as rapidly as we can.