§ 26. Mr. Mackasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the manpower shortage, he proposes to take action to prevent the employment by the Co-operative Insurance Society and other offices of agents on blank books.
§ Mr. IsaacsNo, Sir, I have no power to do this.
§ Mr. MackIs my right hon. Friend aware that this use of manpower, which tends towards special arrangements, is frowned upon very much; surely his Department ought to have some power to give effect to that?
§ Mr. IsaacsWhether we should or should not have the power is another matter. At the present moment I have not the power.
§ Mr. TiffanyCan the Minister explain exactly what is referred to in the Question as "blank books"?
§ Mr. IsaacsI am afraid that is not for me to do.