§ 60. Mr. Yatesasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that a certificated school teacher who has been working under tribunal direction is at present receiving unemployment insurance at a 2521 Birmingham Employment Exchange; and, in view of the shortage of teachers, if he will make the necessary arrangements to have this man placed as a school teacher.
§ Mr. IsaacsIf my hon. Friend will let me have particulars of the case which he has in mind, I will make inquiry into it and communicate with him.
§ Mr. YatesIs my right hon. Friend aware that the man in question has actually been receiving unemployment insurance for the past six weeks and, when he is considering the matter, will he take some steps to see that men with such ability, of whom the nation is in urgent need shall not be forced to be idle in this way?
§ Mr. IsaacsIf my hon. Friend had given me the particulars when he put down the Question, the matter could have been investigated and decided upon.
69. Mr. Manningasked the Minister of Labour why the epileptic person, identity Y.A.U.A. 1744855, concerning whom he has received a letter from the hon. Member for North Camberwell, has been refused registration at his local employment exchange on the ground of ineligibility through having no abode, though in possession of an identity card stating an address; and what steps will be taken to remedy this situation.
§ Mr. IsaacsI am making inquiries into the case of the person mentioned in this Question, whose particulars I have just received from my hon. Friend. As soon as the inquiries arc completed, I will write to him.
Mr. ManningWill my right hon Friend consider issuing a special instruction to the exchanges under his Department, as to the need for careful treatment of people such as epileptics?
§ Mr. IsaacsUntil I have the facts, I cannot say whether a special instruction is necessary. We are very anxious to see that these disabled persons get all the care possible.