§ 69. Mr. RAPERasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the large number of ex-service men still unemployed, he will consider the desirability of instituting a propaganda campaign similar to that by means of which we induced them to join the forces, and conducted by experts in publicity, with the object of securing the early re-instatement of these men in civil life, in accordance with the pledge given them by the nation?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI have been asked to answer this question. I need not say that I cordially share the spirit which has inspired it. If my hon. and gallant Friend will look at the answer which I gave yesterday to the hon. Member for Kettering, a copy of which I am sending him, he will see the extent to which employers have in fact sought to requite the obligation under which they, with the country generally, rest towards these men. He will see further the extent to which the policy he outlines has already been followed. However, I shall be much obliged if my hon. and gallant Friend will discuss his proposals with me.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKECan the right hon. Gentleman say what is the percentage of men employed by the Ministry of Labour?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAWe have 51.75 ex-service men employed in the Ministry of Labour in London and the provinces, male and female, temporary and permanent, leaving out females under 18; and 21.63 of them are disabled ex-service men.