1. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Minister of Labour if he will take steps to ensure that officers and men recalled to the colours have their civilian occupations kept open for them.
§ 8. Mr. A. R. W. Lowasked the Minister of Labour what action he is taking to secure the reinstatement in employment of reservists called up in the present emergency.
§ The Minister of Labour (Mr. Isaacs)This matter has been receiving urgent consideration and I hope that an announcement will be made very early in the new Session of Parliament.
Brigadier ClarkeI hope the Minister realises the importance the Services will attach to this problem of getting a satisfactory answer.
§ Mr. IsaacsYes, Sir, we are pushing on with the consideration.
§ Mr. PickthornWill particular attention be paid to the difficulties of men who have one-man businesses?
§ Mr. IsaacsI should like to see that question on the Order Paper, but attention will be given to all relevant circumstances.
§ Major Legge-BourkeCan the Minister say whether it is proposed that whatever arrangements are made will be retroactive, to cover those who have been called up and have since returned?
§ Mr. IsaacsThis relates to the finding of employment or return to employment. Whether the regulation would be retroactive I cannot say, but the Ministry will do what they can to assist men in those circumstances.