HC Deb 13 December 1922 vol 159 c2923
28. Major COHEN

asked the Minister of Labour whether, in accordance with the recommendation made by the late Minister, steps are being taken to provide that upon all new works for which guarantees are given under the Trade Facilities Act arrangements are being made for the employment of at least 75 per cent. ex-service men?

80. Mr. MOSLEY

asked the Minister of Labour whether, having regard to the large number of clerical workers now out of employment, he will take steps to bring to the notice of the corporations or companies receiving guarantees under the Trade Facilities Act, and the authorities administering the unemployment grants, the desirability of employing, so far as is possible, these unemployed workers in carrying out the extra clerical work involved in carrying out the sanctioned schemes?

Sir M. BARLOW

I am afraid it would not be practicable to attach conditions of this kind to guarantees under the Trade Facilities Act.