§ 43. Major Maxwell Fyfeasked the Minister of Labour the causes to which he attributes absenteeism in war industries beyond its normal industrial incidence?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour (Mr. Assheton)The majority of the statements on this subject have been generalisations without concrete and detailed evidence. In order to judge more precisely both the facts and the causes, my right hon. Friend is obtaining particulars of cases so far reported in undertakings scheduled under the Essential Work Orders, one of the Clauses of which enables cases of alleged absenteeism to be reported to the National Service officers and dealt with.
§ Major FyfeIn order to meet these generalisations, will a statement be made at the earliest possible opportunity giving full information to the House?
§ Mr. AsshetonI cannot answer that Question.
Mr. Graham WhiteIs not the hon. Gentleman seized of the fact that more rubbish has been spoken on this subject than on any other, excepting that of Rudolf Hess?
Captain DuncanDoes the hon. Gentleman realise what a warm welcome the speech of the Minister of Labour on the wireless last night received?