HC Deb 21 December 1925 vol 189 c1957
88. Mr. STEPHEN

asked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that Mr. S. Barr was dismissed from Motherwell Employment Exchange, on the 2nd October, on the ground of redundancy; and whether he will state the special qualification of the man who was engaged during the following week, when the work increased, rather than Mr. Barr, who was formerly on the staff?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

I am having inquiries made and will let the hon. Member know the result as soon as possible.

Mr. STEPHEN

Has not the Minister had inquiries made by this time, as this is a very important matter for the young man who has been dismissed on account of redundancy?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

If the hon. Member's zeal about the matter was so great perhaps he would have put a question down a little earlier, and then I would have been able to give him an answer.

Mr. STEPHEN

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that I have already raised it with the Parliamentary Secretary, and that it is because I have not got satisfaction that I have raised it now by a Question on the Paper?