HC Deb 04 May 1944 vol 399 cc1450-1
10. Mr. Bowles

asked the Minister of Labour what action he proposes to take against Messrs. Humber, Ltd., of Coventry, for refusing to carry out the decision of the National Service officer, which was upheld on appeal, that Mr. Sam Hallett should not be discharged and also for refusing to return to him his insurance cards thereby preventing him from obtaining Unemployment Insurance Benefit.

Mr. Bevin

I am having inquiries made and will communicate with my hon. Friend.

Mr. Bowles

I am glad to hear that, but is the right hon. Gentleman aware that it is a month ago now since the decision of the National Service officer was overruled by the Appeal Board, and that this man is unable to get his insurance cards or to get a job? Surely the matter ought to be looked into without delay?

Mr. Bevin

I saw my hon. Friend's Question for the first time yesterday and ordered an immediate inquiry into the matter.

Mr. Gallacher

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the best information he could give to this House would be that the employers were in goal?