HC Deb 14 April 1926 vol 194 c187
13. Captain FAIRFAX

asked the Minister of Labour if there is any substantial change in the figures of firms on the King's National Roll, and of disabled ex-service men now employed, and if he will give the latest available figures?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

There has been no substantial change during the past 12 months in the figures relating to firms on the King's National Roll. The latest figures available relate to the position on 1st March, 1926, when approximately 28,000 firms were on the Roll, employing about 370,000 disabled ex-service men.

Sir HARRY BRITTAIN

May I ask whether every borough council is on the King's Roll?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

I have the list., and can send on the information to the hon. Member, but I cannot answer the question now. There are one or two borough councils which are not on the King's Roll.

Mr. CAMPBELL

Will the Minister give the names of the borough councils which are not on the King's Roll?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

I cannot. from memory. There are a thousand or so public authorities concerned, and I do not carry in my head the names of those not on the Roll.

Mr. LANSBURY

Instead of worrying private individuals, and in order to do justice to these men, the Government should withdraw their Economy Bill.

Sir COOPER RAWSON

Will the right hon. Gentleman publish a list of the borough councils and local authorities which are not on the King's Roll?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member must put that question down.

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

I will consider that suggestion.