§ 5. Mr. Tinkerasked the Minister of Labour whether there is an age limit fixed for any grade of workers in the munitions works set up by the Government; and, if so, whether he will have this position examined, and will make the test one of fitness for the work irrespective of age?
§ Mr. BevinI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given on 7th May, 1940, to the hon. Member for Llanelly (Mr. J. Griffiths), by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Supply. I am informed that the considerations governing employment in the establishments under the Admiralty and the Air Ministry are similar. If my hon. Friend has any specific case in mind and will communicate with me I will have inquiries made.