§ 3. Mr. LATHANasked the Minister of Labour whether he is in a position to make a statement upon the interview which he or his representative had on 23rd July with representatives of the Scottish Bankers Association, relative to the recent dismissal by the Commercial Bank of Scotland of a clerk who, at the age of 29 years, had married without the permission of the bank; and, in view of the widespread resentment at this denial of civil and human rights, what action he proposes to take in the matter?
§ Mr. E. BROWNAt the request of the Scottish Bankers' Association, an officer of the Department met their representatives on the subject referred to by the hon. Member. The representations made are under my consideration, and I 1695 am afraid that I cannot usefully make any statement on the matter at the present time.
§ Mr. LATHANAm I to understand that the matter is receiving attention and that appropriate representations will be made to the Commercial Bank?