§ 6. Mr. Burkeasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that at Burnley women over 35 years of age are being directed to close their own businesses and enter munition factories, while at the same time employers and trade unions are being advised that redundancy is imminent in munition factories in the town; and what steps he is taking to prevent such occurrences.
§ Mr. BevinI am not aware of women over 35 years of age being directed to close their own businesses and enter factories in Burnley, but I am making inquiries into the matter.
§ Mr. BurkeIf I send the Minister particulars about a case, will he not merely not make inquiries but allow the women to go back to their businesses? The facts are there.
§ Mr. BevinI must inquire into them, and if my hon. Friend had sent me the particulars I could have dealt with the case during the time I have been going unto the Question.