§ 46. Mr. D. GRAHAMasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that a young lad named Patrick Duddy, of 139, Quarry Street, Hamilton, was disallowed benefit at a recent sitting of the Hamilton Court of Referees on the ground that he had been dismissed for being late in turning up for work and was therefore guilty of misconduct, when the real facts were that he had been in the same employment for a period of three years at a wage never higher than 10 shillings a week, and that he was really dismissed for asking an increase in wages; is he aware that since his dismissal another lad has been employed by the same employer at the same job at a wage of nine shillings a week with the same prospect of dismissal if he seeks an increase of wages; and will he in these circumstances advise the case being referred back to the court of referees for reconsideration?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. R. S. Hudson)I am having inquiries made, and will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.