§ Mr. Dobbieasked the Minister of Labour whether he can inform the House of the number of complaints he has had about young men who have been called up for attestation for military service and have been dismissed from their employment while waiting for the calling-up notice; how many prosecutions he has made against employers for unjust dismissal of these young men; how many convictions have been obtained; and will he consider issuing a list of such employers?
§ Mr. E. BrownSince the beginning of the war 252 complaints have been made to me alleging that men have been discharged from their employment owing to their liability, or prospective liability, to be called up for military service. The inquiries in 189 cases have revealed insufficient grounds for prosecution under the National Service (Armed Forces) (Prevention of Evasion) Regulations. The remaining 63 cases are under consideration.