HC Deb 23 April 1918 vol 105 cc866-7W
Mr. KING

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the agent of the Llangadock Home Office Camp is named Howells; whether he has had special experience in the management of labour; and why, being of military age, is he retained to direct labour, for which work many men of mature years are available?

Sir G. CAVE

Mr. Howell is Waterworks Engineer to the Llanelly District Council, by whom the conscientious objectors at this camp are employed, and is, I understand, exempted in that capacity from military service. His medical category is B 3. His appointment as agent to supervise on behalf of the Home Office the work at this camp makes it unnecessary to have a double supervision. He has had special experience in the management of labour.