HC Deb 19 October 1944 vol 403 c2514
16. Mr. W. J. Brown

asked the Minister of Pensions why his Department declined to allow to be exhibited on the notice board of his Department in Blackpool a notice containing a statement that a telegram had been sent to the headquarters of a staff association asking for steps to be taken to secure the raising of the heating ban in view of the low temperature then prevailing in Blackpool.

Sir W. Womersley

I regret that, owing to a misunderstanding, permission for the display of the notice in question was not given.

Mr. Brown

Is the Minister aware that this misunderstanding occurs with distressing frequency in Blackpool? Will he drop a letter to the establishment officer, and tell him not to behave like a schoolboy?

Sir W. Womersley

I am not aware that this matter frequently crops up; it is very infrequent. The hon. Member can draw my attention to these matters without putting a Question on the Order Paper.

Mr. Brown

Is the Minister aware that this matter has been the subject of representations to him?

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