§ 62. Major COLFOXasked the Minister of Labour what Regulations he has issued, or intends to issue, to govern unemployment relief works which will effectually employ a minimum of 75 per cent. of ex-service unskilled labour?
§ Mr. SHAWThe conditions relating to the employment of ex-service men and otherwise are set out in detail in the form of application for a grant, and steps are taken by the auditor to satisfy himself that these conditions have been fulfilled before a grant is paid.
§ Major COLFOXWill the Minister give a definite undertaking that where there are sufficient ex-service men unemployed, this principle of 75 per cent. of ex-service men will be adhered to in every case?
§ Mr. LANSBURYWhy did you not do it?
§ Mr. SHAWI know of no case, where the circumstances are such as have been stated, where the Regulation has been departed from.
§ Major COLFOXWill the right hon. Gentleman, therefore, give a definite undertaking that in future that principle will be adhered to?
§ Mr. SHAWThere is no change of policy in the matter. Where the men are normally available, the Regulation holds good.
§ Major COLFOXWill the right hon. Gentleman not answer a definite question?