9. Mr. W. Joseph Stewartasked the Minister of Labour whether he will inquire into the case of Mr. J. Gowley, of 29, Long Row, Shiney Row, County Durham, with a view to determining whether his dismissal from his work was due to his wounds or because the employer's insurance company will not accept him on account of his war disability; and whether he will take action to protect this man?
§ Mr. E. BrownI assume that the hon. Member is referring to the case of Mr. John Gourlay. I am having inquiries made and I will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible. I ought to add, as regards the reference to the question of insurance, that in consequence of arrangements made at the inauguration of the King's Roll scheme, it is the general practice of insurance companies to include disabled ex-service men in employers' liability policies on the same terms as able-bodied persons.
Mr. StewartWill the right hon. Gentleman see, in making inquiries, that this man and men in a similar position are not penalised because they are not 100 per cent, fit?
§ Mr. BrownThe hon. Member was good enough to send me a letter yesterday; I am having the whole facts sifted, and I will do my very best in this case.