§ 76. Sir ALEXANDER SPROTasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware of the dissatisfaction felt by ex-service men at the terms of Circular L.E.C. 82/22, of 5th March, issued to Employment Exchanges, in which committees are instructed to take into consideration the disability pensions of applicants for extended benefit; and whether he will reconsider these instructions?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Betterton)I am sending my hon. and gallant Friend copies of replies on this subject given to the hon. Member for Aberdeen North on 10th and 31st March, last.
§ Mr. PALINGIs not this instruction entirely contrary to the promise made to these people when they came back from the War?
§ Mr. BETTERTONNo, Sir.