§ 62. Sir P. Hannonasked the Minister of Labour the nature of the scheme in operation for the employment of aliens in domestic service m this country to replace women called up for defence and munitions services; and whether any Order has been made regulating the wages and conditions of labour of aliens so employed?
§ Mr. TomlinsonThere is no scheme of this nature, but a certain amount of control is exercised by my Department owing to the fact that, in general, aliens can only be employed under permit from my Department. A permit, when granted, imposes a requirement that the alien shall be employed at wages and under conditions not less satisfactory than those applicable to British subjects in similar work in the same area.
§ Sir P. HannonWhat happens when a domestic servant leaves one house and goes to another without any authority? What control have the Ministry of Labour over the movements of aliens in the same way that it has over the movements of our own people?
§ Mr. TomlinsonAn alien leaving one occupation and moving to another must of necessity get permission to do so. Otherwise, the alien will not be employed without a permit.
§ Sir P. HannonIf the alien does not ask for and therefore does not get permission, what action does the Ministry take?
§ Mr. TomlinsonIt is dependent then upon the employer reporting the matter.