§ Sir C. HENRYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will give instructions that persons in the employment of railway companies or other organisations over which he may have any control when members of local public bodies or tribunals shall receive every facility from their employers so as to permit their attendance at meetings of those bodies and to carry out other duties in connection with the same?
§ Mr. PRETYMANIf the hon. Baronet will furnish me with particulars of any case in which he thinks that such facilities have been unreasonably refused, I will look into the matter.
§ Sir C. HENRYasked the Minister of Munitions whether he will give instructions that persons employed in works directly or indirectly under the control of the Ministry, when members of local public bodies or tribunals, shall receive every facility from their employers so as to permit their attendance at meetings of those bodies and to carry out other duties in connection with the same?
Mr. PRIMROSEI have had no recent complaints on the point raised by my hon. Friend, but if he will give me any specific case in which difficulties have been made, I will make inquiries.