§ 2. Commander Galbraithasked the Minister of Labour whether he has now considered the documents circulated by the Glasgow Trades Council to workers' representatives on the panels of hardship committees; and what decision he has arrived at with regard to instructions or guidance being issued to these statutory and independent committees by unauthorised bodies?
§ Mr. BevinIt would be improper for me or anyone else to attempt to give instructions to Military Service (Hardship) 823 Committees. I do not know that the document to which my hon. and gallant Friend refers was intended to give such instructions or guidance, but, if that were its object, I should regard it as most objectionable.
§ Commander GalbraithIs my right hon. Friend aware of the great importance that all those concerned place on the complete impartiality of these tribunals, and could he take steps to ensure that they are not interfered with by outside bodies?
§ Mr. BevinI think that I have given that assurance in the very direct answer to the original Question.