§ 61. Mr. O. LEWISasked the First Commissioner of Works what is the present policy with regard to the giving of a preference to ex-Service men when vacancies occur in his Department?
§ Mr. LANSBURYIn filling vacancies in non-industrial grades, the general policy of His Majesty's Government is followed of according a preference, as between candidates of equal qualifications, to those who are ex-Service men. Industrial grades are recruited through the Ministry of Labour Employment Exchanges, the application stating clearly that a preference is to be given to ex-Service men.