HC Deb 08 March 1922 vol 151 cc1259-60
35. Captain GEE

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that 12 non-ex-service men are employed in the Government instructional factory for disabled men at Twickenham; and, if so, will he state the reasons for their employment?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I am aware that 12 non-ex-service men are employed at the Government instructional factory at Twickenham. One of them will shortly be replaced by an ex-service man. The remainder are retained because they are skilled and experienced instructors, and it has not been possible up to the present to find ex-service men with the necessary qualifications to replace them.

Captain LOSEBY

Has the right hon. Gentleman yet been able to establish substitution committees in accordance with the Lytton recommendation throughout every Department of his Ministry?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The work of substitution under the Lytton recommendation is very thoroughly carried out in the Ministry of Labour. The only point at issue is whether we shall set up the Q branch. That, I think, has been set up some time.