§ 58. Mr. Kendallasked the Minister of Labour if he will cause investigations to 578 be made concerning the conduct and management of the appointments bureaux, with a view to satisfying himself that the department is functioning without prejudice as to the social standing of ex-Service applicants for registration and consideration; and whether he will consider handing over the functions of this department to the labour exchanges.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe Appointments Department is under continuous survey, and I am satisfied that ex-Service applicants are registered and submitted for suitable employment on their merits without regard to social standing. I have no intention of abolishing the special service it provides for men and women seeking appointments in the higher ranges.
§ Mr. KendallIs the Minister aware that it would cause a great deal less inconvenience for these people if they could go to their local employment exchanges rather than having to go in many instances many miles to attend at the appointments bureaux?
§ Mr. IsaacsIt might cause them a little less inconvenience to go to the exchanges, but I am sure it would mean a great deal of delay in getting the proper skilled services which are provided for them at the special centres.