HC Deb 16 December 1943 vol 395 c1660
10. Mr. Thorne

asked the Minister of Labour if he intends calling up Lady Mosley under the Essential Work Order?

Mr. Bevin

I presume the reference is to action under the Registration for Employment Order. I am informed that Lady Mosley has two children of her own under 14 living with her, and it would not be in accordance with normal practice to call upon her to take work under that Order, even apart from any special restrictions to which her movements may be subject.

Miss Rathbone

Will the right hon. Gentleman see to it that the activities of this lady are confined to looking after her sick husband and her young children?

Mr. Bevin

That is a matter for the Home Office.

Commander Locker-Lampson

May I ask whether Lady Mosley could be examined for phlebitis?

Mr. John Dugdale

Has she nurses or maids to help her in looking after them?

Mr. Bevin

Not that I am aware of.