HC Deb 18 February 1943 vol 386 cc1921-2
9. Sir H. Williams

asked the Minister of Labour the number of names of ex-Service men now on the register of his Appointments Department; and, what steps he is taking to ensure the removal of those persons of military age who have been privately appointed to departmental positions by regional offices without reference to the claims and qualifications of ex-Service men?

Mr. Bevin

In reply to the first part of the Question, I cannot add to my reply on nth February to a Question by my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Lonsdale (Sir I. Fraser), of which I am sending my hon. Friend a copy. As regards the second part of the Question, no fit man of military age can remain in a particular employment without deferment obtained through the district manpower board or other machinery which is applicable to special cases.

Sir H. Williams

Does that apply also to people in Government service?

Mr. Bevin

Certainly.