§ 15. Mr. Hannahasked the Minister of Labour whether has attention has been drawn to the inconvenience felt by workers from the scarcity of hairdressers still in business; and can he arrange for some relief?
§ Mr. BevinI have withdrawn women from hairdressing only in accordance with the terms agreed with the Central Advisory Panel, on which hairdressing is represented. Male hairdressers who are liable under the National Service Acts may have their calling up deferred on application to the district man-power boards in appropriate cases.
§ Mr. ThorneWho are the more important, hairdressers or sweeps? Sweeps have been called up.
§ Sir H. WilliamsHas my right hon. Friend considered the recent report of a committee on the risk of infestation among those in the Services? Is he bearing that in mind?