§ 11. Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that some employers, in order to avoid their legal responsibilities when men are discharged from the Forces of re-employing them, dismiss them from their employment just before they are due to be called up, especially in those occupations which are not covered by the Essential Work Order where the National Service officer could intervene; and what steps does he propose to take in this matter.
§ Mr. BevinIt is an offence under the Reinstatement in Civil Employment Act to terminate employment with intent to evade the provisions of the Act. If my hon. Friend has any particular case in mind and will let me have the details, I will inquire into it.
§ Mr. DaviesWould not an employer, doing what is suggested in this question, in effect be sabotaging the intention of Parliament?