HC Deb 17 December 1942 vol 385 cc2049-50
14. Mr. Price

asked the Minister of Labour whether, in order to ensure regular working, he has applied, or intends to apply, the Essential Work Order to the corn-threshing industry?

Mr. Bevin

No, Sir. I have consulted my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture on this question, and he agrees with me that the application of the Essential Work Order is not at present necessary.

Mr. Price

Is my right hon. Friend aware that in some districts there is serious delay in threshing on farms, for this very reason? Has he any information on that subject?

Mr. Bevin

No, Sir, I have not heard of it.

Mr. De la Bère

It is so; it is very real.