11. Mr. Dermot Campbellasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will give instructions that, in the appointment of watchmen for evacuated camps, preference should be given to ex-Service men?
§ Sir J. GriggExcept in Northern Ireland there is a shortage of watchmen and caretakers for War Department buildings, and the military authorities would be glad to know of any unemployed ex-Service men willing to undertake these duties. The military authorities in Northern Ireland are being informed that in engaging caretakers they should give preference to ex-Service men if they are otherwise suitable.