15. Mr. Murrayasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that a number of ex-Servicemen and prisoners of war have received notice at the Spennymoor Royal Ordnance Factory and will terminate their employment at an early date; and what steps he is taking to give these men employment.
§ Mr. ButlerI am having inquiries made and will write to the hon. Member.
Mr. MurrayIs the Minister aware that I saw five of these men last Saturday evening; that some have been prisoners of war in Germany for four-and-a-half years, that they have worked for a short time in this factory, and have now been stood off? Will he do something to find them employment, as this is a poor reward for the services they have rendered?
§ Mr. ButlerI will note the information the hon. Member has given me, and, adding it to the information I shall obtain from inquiries, I will do my best for these men.