49. Captain Mars denasked the Minister of Labor what steps he has taken to ensure that the usual customs and conditions of domestic service in this country are fully explained to domestic servants on the Continent wishing for employment in Great Britain.
§ Mr. IsaacsParticulars of the terms and conditions of domestic employment in hospitals are communicated to the authorities in foreign countries which have agreed to cooperate in bringing opportunities of such employment to the notice of their nationals. Engagements of foreigners for employment in private domestic service in this country for which permission is granted by my Department are made direct by prospective employers, and it is for them to give any necessary explanations of the kind suggested.
§ Lieut -Colonel Sir Thomas MooreIs it a fact that the employer in this country must pay the full cost of the return of the employee abroad in case at any time, without any real reason, that employee wishes to return to a foreign country?
§ Mr. IsaacsWithout giving a categorical reply, I should say it was reasonable to assume that the persons who take responsibility for bringing them here ought to take responsibility for taking them out.