HC Deb 29 June 1939 vol 349 cc600-1
11. Mr. Gallacher

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the action of the officials of the Montrose Employment Exchange in asking for a police report on an applicant, Mr. James McIntosh; under what regulation was this action taken and what steps he proposes to take to protect applicants from such treatment?

Mr. E. Brown

I am having inquiries made and will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Gallacher

If such a report has been sought or obtained will the right hon. Gentleman take action against the manager, as I have received, as the result of this question, a report from another district about one of these managers and this practice of asking for reports?

Mr. Brown

I cannot accept ex parte statements, although I shall pay all respect to any facts given to me by any hon. Member of this House.

Mr. Gallacher

If the Minister finds that this is right, will he take action to remove that manager?

Mr. Brown

That is a hypothetical question.