§ 4. Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Minister of Labour whether he has noted the protest of the cardroom operatives against being debarred from accepting other employment when their own does not provide them with a livelihood; and whether he can make a statement on the subject?
§ Mr. BevinCardroom operatives are strongly encouraged, in the national interest, to take work in their own occupation, but they are not debarred from taking other urgent Government work for which they are suitable.
§ Mr. DaviesWill the right hon. Gentleman be good enough to tell the unions concerned, because they have passed a resolution of protest on the lines mentioned in the Question?