HC Deb 16 November 1916 vol 87 cc1025-6W
Mr. W. THORNE

asked the Minister of Munitions if he is aware that some firms in Glasgow inform young men who demand their clearance certificates that they will get them at the recruiting office; if he can state if there has been any regulation altering the issue of a workman's book from the Labour Exchange to the local recruiting office; and if he intends taking any action in the matter?

Mr. MONTAGU

I am not aware of the practice indicated in the first part of the question relating to leaving certificates, but if my hon. Friend will give me particulars I will cause inquiry to be made. In reply to the second part of the question, if this refers to unemployment books, I am informed by the Board of Trade that no alteration of the nature suggested has been made.