§ 3. Colonel Sir Charles MacAndrewasked the Minister of Labour whether he will take steps to supply domestic help to householders who have people billeted on them and are without help to do the necessary domestic duties?
§ Mr. BevinVacancies for essential domestic help in these circumstances, notified to local offices of my Department, will be met to the best of our ability, from amongst women who are not available for full-time employment on war production or for the women's Services.
§ Sir C. MacAndrewIs my right hon. Friend aware that, particularly in the case of elderly householders, the problem is urgent, because such people Cannot carry on?
§ Sir Henry Morris-JonesWill my right hon. Friend consider setting up a national domestic service, in unform, for these women?
§ Mr. BevinWomen who have to spend their time in domestic service must be allowed to determine whether they will wear uniform. The problem is a very difficult one. I recognise its urgency, but in questions of man-power everything is urgent.