HC Deb 22 August 1940 vol 364 c1429
1. Mr. Stokes

asked the Minister of Labour the names of the Ipswich Hardships Committee; and whether he is aware that recent applicants have been refused an opportunity to state their case before the committee?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour (Mr. Assheton)

The chairman of the committee is Mr. R. C. Menneer. The other members are selected from a panel containing 40 names, and I shall he pleased to let my hon. Friend have a list of those names if he so desires. I am not aware that applicants have been refused an opportuntiy of stating their case. I have called for a report on the individual case to which I understand my hon. Friend refers, and will communicate with him as soon as possible.

Mr. Stokes

In the event of an applicant not being satisfied with the decision of the committee, has he any right of appeal to any other body? There is great dissatisfaction all over the country.

Mr. Assheton

That is another question.

Mr. Stokes

If I put it down, will the hon. Gentleman answer it?

Mr. Assheton

Yes, Sir.