§ Mr. LEACH(by Private Notice) asked the Minister of Labour whether she is aware that a number of wool textile operatives, until recently employed by Messrs. G. Lund and Sons, worsted spinners of Bolton Woods, Bradford, who left their employment because they refused to accept a reduction of wages, were given their Unemployment Insurance Books and National Health Insurance cards marked in the spaces for 2nd and 9th 2088 December, with the word "strike" in red ink, thereby rendering it practically impossible for them to get work elsewhere; whether this is not a serious breach of the Collection of Contributions Regulations, 1920 (S.R.O. 1920 No. 2014 as amended by S.R.O. 1925 No. 975) and if on being satisfied as to the facts she will take such steps as may be necessary to rectify this breach of the law?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI will make inquiry at once into the cases mentioned. If the facts are as stated, there would be a clear infringement of the Regulations.
§ Mr. W. THORNEWhat does the right hon. Lady intend doing with the person who made such a blunder?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe necessary processes of the law will be undertaken.