§ 34. Mr. Grovesasked the Minister of Labour what difficulties exist in respect to granting a labour permit to the American boxer Phil Zwick, as he is not in the category of boxers banned by the British Boxing Board of Control?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour (Mr. Lennox-Boyd)I am informed that Mr. Zwick's licence to box in this country has been suspended until 27th June by the British Boxing Board of Control, following an inquiry by the stewards. I understand that an appeal against the suspension has been made to the board's stewards of appeal and will be heard shortly.
§ Mr. GrovesCan the Minister tell me why the Ministry of Labour did not grant a permit to this man as he is not in what we call the inferior category?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydIt has been for a long time the practice of the Ministry to pay due regard to the recommendations of the British Boxing Board of Control. It is a practice which has been continued under different Governments, and I think, as this matter is now under appeal, it would be undesirable to discuss the matter further at this stage.
§ Mr. GrovesMay I take it that the Minister is not paying undue regard to the British Boxing Board of Control?