HC Deb 27 July 1933 vol 280 cc2803-4W
Mr. MILNE

asked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, what percentage of the adult workers at present employed by the Forestry Commissioners at the Tulliallan nursery are ex-service men; whether, when men are engaged by the Commissioners for work at the nursery, unemployed ex-service men are given a preference; and whether, when the Commissioners require men for work at the nursery, the Commissioners make application to the local Employment Exchange at Kincardine?

Sir G. COURTHOPE

32 per cent. of the adult workers at present employed by the Forestry Commissioners at the Tulliallan nursery are ex-service men; when men are engaged by the Commissioners for work at this nursery, unemployed ex-service men with skill in nursery work are given a preference; when the Commissioners require men for work at this nursery it is quickly known in the locality, and there is no need to apply to the Employment Exchange.