HC Deb 05 October 1944 vol 403 c1125
51. Mr. Oswald Lewis

asked the Minister of Agriculture if his attention has been called to the fact that the Essex County Branch of the National Farmers Union are refusing to allocate permits to obtain Thermos flasks to farmers for their workers unless the farmers undertake to subscribe to the funds of the union; and if he has approved such a use being made of the right to distribute these permits.

Mr. Hudson

I understand that the Essex Branch of the N.F.U. does not refuse to issue the necessary certificate to non-members. The latter part of the Question does not therefore arise.

Mr. Lewis

Can I show the Minister a letter from the union, signed by the secretary, making the condition that the man was asked to pay his subscription, and will he look into the matter?

Mr. Hudson

Certainly, Sir.