HC Deb 08 May 1941 vol 371 c952
6. Mr. Simmonds

asked the Minister of Labour the number of industrial organisations which he has so far scheduled under the Essential Work Order?

Mr. Bevin

Up to 2nd May, 1941, the number of undertakings scheduled under the Essential Work (General Provisions) Order, was 1,299 and the number scheduled under the Essential Work (Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing) Order was 284, making a total of 1,583. The Merchant Navy has been scheduled as a whole by the Essential Work (Merchant Navy) Order, which comes into force on 26th May.

Mr. Simmonds

Can my right hon. Friend say that in all districts where he has scheduled undertakings there is a complete organisation, including the local appeals board?

Mr. Bevin

I would not say that the whole thing is absolutely complete, but it is being built up daily.