§ 7. Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Labour, the number of disabled ex-service men who were engaged on telephone and other duties in his Department who have been discharged during the 12 months ending 28th February; and whether girls have been substituted in their places?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThe number of disabled ex-service men, engaged primarily on telephone duties, who were discharged during the period in question was eight. Three of these were discharged in consequence of the closure of the Government instructional factories at which they were employed, while the remaining five were displaced by blind ex-service men or by other disabled men with superior claims to retention. In no instance was the man discharged replaced by a girl.
§ Mr. PENNYAre steps taken by the Minister to endeavour to secure employment for the men when they are discharged?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDYes.