§ 44. Mr. Grovesasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that Sydney Winckle, of 12, Queen Street, Stratford, No. 150,898, was sent by the Stratford Employment Exchange for employment at an engineering firm in London and, whilst he was being conducted through the works by an official escort of the firm, he sustained an injury by a piece of metal flying from a machine; and whether any compensation will be offered to this man?
§ Mr. E. BrownI understand that Mr. Winckle unfortunately met with an accident. I am making further inquiries in the matter, and will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.
§ Mr. GrovesSeeing that an applicant at the exchange when he receives the green card authorising him to go to a special job is thereby restricted in his movements, will the right hon. Gentleman consider the possibility of granting legal advice to this man, as the firm denies responsibility in the matter?
§ Mr. BrownWe are in close touch about this matter, and I will inform the hon. Member as soon as my inquiries are completed.