§ 43. Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Minister of Labour whether his Department proposes to transfer juveniles from South Wales for employment in Lancashire textile mills?
§ Mr. E. BrownNo, Sir. Requests have been received from employers in the cotton industry for assistance in obtaining the transfer of juveniles. Each such request is carefully considered, but so far my Department has not regarded transfers as suitable under the Juvenile Transference Scheme, and the facilities of the scheme have not been granted.
§ Mr. DaviesHas the right hon. Gentleman any information to show that employers are transferring these young people of their own accord and without reference to the Ministry?
§ Mr. BrownI have heard of one case where some boys were transferred by direct arrangement between the employers and local people in the Rhondda Valley.