§ 20. Mr. Edward Evansasked the Minister of Labour how many men and women were registered as unemployed on 31st January, 1949, in Lowestoft, Beccles and Southwold, respectively; and in which industries the incidence is greatest.
§ Mr. IsaacsAs the reply contains a table of figures, I will with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. IsaacsI am afraid that I shall have to ask for notice of that question.
§ Following is the reply:
§ a revised edition of "Release and Resettlement" explaining the position and rights of serving members of His Majesty's Forces.
929§ Mr. IsaacsThe booklet "Release and Resettlement" was issued shortly before the end of the European war to explain to members of the Forces the provisions of the age-and-service release scheme and the arrangements for resettlement in civil life. As the age-and-service scheme is now coming to an end, it is not proposed to re-issue the booklet. Information on release and resettlement matters is contained in a booklet "For Your Guidance" which is issued to members of the Forces at the time of release. This booklet has recently been revised, and I will send a copy to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. SharpWill my right hon. Friend consider making arrangements whereby this booklet can be made available for members of the Forces before they are released and so save hon. Members of this House the trouble of having to answer questions which should have been answered earlier?
§ Mr. IsaacsArrangements have been made. The Service education officers are fully briefed upon this matter and they have supplies of this resettlement literature. A monthly resettlement bulletin is published jointly by the three Service Departments.