HC Deb 09 October 1939 vol 352 cc35-6
63. Mr. Viant

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that, as a result of the abolition of street lighting and the rationing of electricity, a large number of skilled and unskilled men are being dismissed by electricity undertakings; and whether the loss of these key men to the industry is receiving the consideration of his Department, with a view to its mitigation?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport (Mr. Bernays)

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour on 5th October to a similar question by the hon. Member for Plaistow (Mr. Thorne).