§ 4. Sir J. Mellorasked the Minister of Labour whether he will give an assurance that his Ministry's employment exchanges, including the appointments department, will not be given a monopoly in placing men and women in employment when demobilisation begins.
§ Mr. BevinYes, Sir. While the reallocation of man-power during the interim period following the defeat of Germany must involve in some measure a continuance of control over industry and labour, it is not part of my plans that my Department should be given a legal monopoly in placing men and women in employment.
§ Sir J. MellorWill the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that full scope will be given for the activities of the commercial fee-charging. agencies?
§ Mr. BevinI cannot give any undertaking in respect of any particular form of interest until the war is over.
§ Sir J. MellorDoes the right hon. Gentleman not want the co-operation of every form of agency?