Viscountess Astorasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that a well-known brewery instructed all employés to enrol their occupation as skilled brewery worker, and not otherwise; that this has caused resentment among those to whom it was addressed; and what steps he is taking to prevent the retention of the services of men who might be more usefully employed elsewhere?
§ Mr. BevinIt is important that correct occupational particulars should be supplied on registration and penalties are provided for misstatements. I am making inquiry into the case which the Noble Lady brought to my notice.