HC Deb 01 August 1944 vol 402 c1206W
Sir C. Edwards

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that at a factory, of which he has been informed, the workpeople are refused coupons which are called the Industrial 10; that they are entitled to these, less a certain number which, if deducted last year should be given in full this year; also that these coupons are supplied at all other similar factories in the country; and will he see that this complaint is rectified.

Mr. Dalton

As in other explosives factories, the workers in the factory to which my right hon. Friend refers do not receive the "Industrial Ten," but a pool, assessed at 10 coupons per head, is available for distribution by the factory committee. In addition, certain protective clothing is supplied coupon-free. I made these arrangements, in agreement with the T.U.C., to meet the special conditions of the explosive industry, and I understand that they are working smoothly.