§ 1. Sir Irving Alberyasked the Minister of Labour when it is proposed to publish the report of the Committee on Skilled Men in the Services under the chairmanship of Sir William Beveridge; on what date this report was made; and whether action has been taken on it?
5. Mr. Graham Whiteasked the Minister of Labour when it is proposed to issue the report of Sir William Beveridge's Committee on Skilled Labour in the Forces?
§ The Minister of Labour (Mr. Ernest Bevin)The report was made on 31st October last and has, since that date, been under detailed consideration. I am not yet in a position to say when it will be published.
§ Sir I. AlberyI could not hear some of the Answer given by the right hon. Gentleman. Can he give me the date once again?
§ Mr. BevinI said that the report was made on 31st October last, and that since that time it has been under detailed consideration. I am not yet in a position to state when it will be published.
§ Sir I. AlberyIs any action likely to be taken on this important matter in the near future?
§ Mr. BevinCertainly, Sir. Action is being taken but the problem affects other Departments as well as my own Department.
Mr. WhiteWill the right hon. Gentleman see that the report is published as soon as possible, having regard to the fact that Members still receive a number of letters on this matter?