HC Deb 04 May 1944 vol 399 cc1452-3
8. Miss Ward

asked the Minister of Labour if he will give an assurance that in the plans for demobilisation special safeguards will be inserted to protect the employment interests of members of His Majesty's Forces who may be detained in the Far Eastern theatre of war such as India, Burma, China and the Pacific Waters.

Mr. Bevin

This consideration will not be overlooked. As regards those members of the Forces who wish to return to their former employment, their interests are safeguarded, as my hon. Friend will be aware, by the provisions of the Reinstatement in Civil Employment Act, however long their release may be delayed for military reasons.

Miss Ward

May I ask my right hon. Friend if he will bear in mind only reinstatement under Statute, but giving the men detained abroad after the European war, equal chances of getting the pick of the jobs which are available for those returning to this country?

Mr. Bevin

I cannot go into the whole scheme of the Prime Minister's demobilisation proposals in answer to a Question.

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