§ 4. Sir Irving Alberyasked the Minister of Labour to what extent gas workers and electricity workers are exempted from military service?
§ Mr. BevinThe principal occupations in gas manufacture and in electricity supply are at present reserved under the Schedule of Reserved Occupations at the age of 25 or 30.
§ Sir I. AlberyIs the Minister aware that some of the smaller gas undertakings are concerned about the loss of men who may be urgently required as a result of enemy action?
§ Mr. BevinIt is now possible for these undertakings and public services, if they will use their initiative, to come forward and meet me and discuss their problems under the Essential Works Order.