§ 40. Captain Pluggeasked the Secretary of State for War the number of specific cases in which civilians called up for any branch of Army work at the time of the recent international crisis have not been reinstated in their positions; and whether in every case he has made representations to the firm concerned?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaI called for a report from every Territorial Army Association asking for specific cases in which men called up in the recent emergency were not re-employed on their release. From this inquiry it appears that out of some 50,000 called up, there were only 94 cases of this kind brought to my notice. This number includes those who were in casual or seasonal employment. I requested that in every case special efforts were to be made to secure the reinstatement or placing of the men concerned. The Territorial associations have made intensive efforts in every case and the Employment Exchanges, at the request of my right hon. Friend, have supplemented these efforts. I have been informed up to date of 43 cases in which the men had been found employment either with their former employers 1527 or elsewhere. From the figures I have given, the House will see the extent to which employers have displayed the public spirit which one would expect.
§ Mr. PetherickIn cases where no excuse can be found, would the right hon. Gentleman consider publishing the names of the recalcitrant employers?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaYes, Sir. If I am asked a question I will answer it.