§ 26. Colonel Errollasked the Minister of Fuel and Power to what extent the quota of Class B releases allotted to his Ministry has not been completely filled by coalminers in the Forces accepting Class B release.
§ Mr. ShinwellThe Service Departments are in process of offering release in Class B to all ex-underground workers for whom productive work is known to be immediately available, and I am in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour and National Service with a view to expediting this process.
§ Colonel ErrollWould the Minister please answer the Question, and say whether this quota has been fully taken up or not?
§ Mr. ShinwellSo far as is practicable.