§ 1. Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Minister of Labour whether he will state, up to the last available date, the number of male and female workers, respectively, prosecuted by his Department for offences against the several laws and Regulations in force; how many of those have been imprisoned; and similar statistics in relation to employers and managerial staffs?
§ The Minister of Labour (Mr. Ernest Bevin)The available records indicate that, up to 31st December, 1942, 7,176 male workers, 1,278 female workers, and 68 employers were prosecuted for offences against the Defence Regulations and Orders for which my Department is responsible. 672 male workers and 92 female workers were sentenced to imprisonment.
§ Mr. DaviesWere any employers sent to prison?