§ 26. Captain Gammansasked the Minister of Labour if the men who were released from the Royal Navy to work in the gas industry, and who have now completed six months' continuous service in such work, are now free from any direction by his Ministry.
§ Mr. IsaacsNo, Sir; but the position of these men and others similarly situated is at present under consideration and I hope shortly to make an announcement on the subject.
§ Captain GammansIf these men were released under Class B, would it not be right to say that after six months they would be free from all direction, and would the right hon. Gentleman say why there should be any reason for differentiating against this particular section of industry?
§ Mr. IsaacsThat is not quite accurate. They would be free after six months if their period of discharge came before the end of those six months. If their period of discharge was beyond six months they would have to go beyond that period of discharge at least.
§ Captain GammansDo I understand that the Minister is looking into this question? I am sure he realises the great amount of dissatisfaction which exists among these men.
§ Mr. IsaacsYes, Sir. We are looking into the question.