Mr. McGovern asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that Thomas Corrie, 14, Thornhill Street, Parkhead, Glasgow, was dismissed from the services of Messrs. Louden and Inglis, building contractors, Coatbridge, on 17th June, where he had been employed as a cement finisher for over two years; that his employers were continually inquiring as to when he would be going for service as a militiaman and complaining that the uncertainty was disorganising the department; and what steps he intends to take to protect this registered militiaman of 20 years of age?
§ Mr. E. BrownI have no information about this particular case, but am making inquiry. If the hon. Member has any particulars I shall be glad to receive them at once.
§ Mr. Dunnasked the Minister of Labour what are the results of his inquiries in the case of Fred Vernon, of 4, Riddings, Thurcroft, near Rotherham, who was discharged from his work by Messrs. Rodgers and Sons, plasterers, of Rotherham, on 3rd June, 1939, the same day that he enlisted under the Military Training Act; and, as this is a violation of the Military Training Act, what action he proposes to take?
§ Mr. E. BrownA letter which I have received from this young man's employers, and of which I will send a copy to the hon. Member, indicates that he was dismissed for slackness and insolence, and that the termination of his employment had no connection with his liability for military training.