4. Captain Pluģģeasked the Minister of Labour whether girls between 22 and 30 years of age working in factories are allowed to give up their posts on marriage.
§ Mr. BevinThe fact that a woman is about to marry is not ordinarily regarded as justifying her being released from employment covered by an Essential Work Order or work to which she has been directed. She may, however, apply for permission to leave or for the direction to be withdrawn and her case will be considered on its merits. If she is aggrieved by the decision of a National Service Officer she has a right of appeal to a local appeal board.
Captain PluģģeIn this connection, will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the health of the future generation?
§ Mr. BevinCertainly, but the future generation do not always follow at a precise date after marriage.