§ 3. Sir Leonard Lyleasked the Minister of Labour if he can state the nature of the reply he gave to the deputation which waited on him in January to urge the trade union case for the abolition of fee-charging agencies in this country.
§ Mr. BevinThe deputation referred to waited upon me for the purpose of an ex-change of views upon the question of the abolition of fee-charging employment agencies. I do not think that it is desirable, nor would it be in accordance with normal practice, to disclose the details of such discussions.
§ Sir L. LyleDoes not my right hon. Friend think that it would be unfortunate, not to say unfair, that these private agencies, which have been practically closed down during the war—
§ Mr. SpeakerThe hon. Member is asking for an opinion, and not for information.
§ Sir John MellorHas my right hon. Friend seen representatives of the fee-charging agencies?