§ 9. Sir Waldron Smithersasked the Minister of Labour how many men and women are employed in racing stables connected with the steeplechase programme for the coming winter; and whether those so employed come under any category of reserved occupation?
§ Mr. BevinThese statistics are not available. There is no reservation for persons employed in racing stables.
§ Sir W. SmithersIn view of the fact that some 600 horses which are not needed for the war effort and are not useful for the maintenance of English blood stock are now being looked after by these men and women, cannot their licence be revoked and they be put to more useful work?