HC Deb 04 November 1937 vol 328 cc1094-5
2. Mr. Smedley Crooke

asked the Minister of Labour how many shadow factories under the scheme of rearmament do not employ a percentage of disabled ex-service men under the King's National Roll?

Mr. E. Brown

Seven of the nine firms appointed to operate Air Ministry shadow factories are now members of the King's National Roll. The position of the two remaining firms is being considered by the appropriate local King's Roll Committee.

Mr. Graham White

Has the Minister's attention been drawn to the increasing number of these firms who, with the best will in the world, are unable to qualify?

Mr. Brown

I am aware of that fact, but, as the hon. Member knows, the committees have a discretion in the matter.

13. Mr. Anstruther-Gray

asked the Minister of Labour whether the King's National Roll Council have considered the inclusion within the scheme of disabled ex-service men whose wounds were received on active service since the conclusion of the Great War; and whether any decision has been arrived at?

Mr. Brown

The matter will be considered by the King's Roll National Council at their next meeting on 7th December, 1937.