HC Deb 09 October 1941 vol 374 c1092
9. Dr. Russell Thomas

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will give further instructions to all those concerned which will prevent young girl clerks, or others, demanding the ages of women in the presence of others when they re-register after moving into a new district?

Mr. Bevin

I have no doubt that the exchange staff are already well aware of the delicacy of this question, but if my hon. Friend has reason to think that avoidable publicity was given to it in any particular case I shall be glad to make inquiry.

Dr. Thomas

Is my right hon. Friend aware that I can give him information about a particular case, and does he not consider that it would be wise to temper the essential tyranny oi the times by tact and delicacy?