HC Deb 26 February 1948 vol 447 c365W
Mr. S. Shephard

asked the Minister of Labour if in view of the gravity of the economic situation and the need for increased production he will take steps to obtain monthly statistics of absenteeism in the vital industries.

Mr. Isaacs

The collection of statistics as to absenteeism would involve the maintenance of records and the completion of returns by employers, and in present circumstances I should not be justified in asking them to devote staff and time to this purpose.