§ 39. Lieut.-Colonel JAMESasked the. Minister of Labour whether he is aware that the former manager of an Employment Exchange in the West of England received a silver tea-service as a wedding present from the local unemployed on the recent occasion of his marriage with one of the former staff; and whether the attention of the staffs of the Employment Exchanges has been called to the matter, in order that the recurrence of such incidents may Le orvented?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Betterton)The Staff Rules of the Ministry forbid officers to accept presentations (other than from their colleagues) without first obtaining the convent of the Department. The case referred to in the question had not previously been brought to the notice of the Department, and l am inquiring into the circumstances. From such information as I have, it would appear that the present was made to the brid2, and not to the bridegroom
§ Lieut.-Colonel JAMESDoes the hon. Gentleman realise that the former manager has retired from the service of the Ministry of Labour, and also his bride?
§ Mr. BETTERTONI ant inquiring into the circumstances, a rid will let the hon. and gallant Gentleman know the result