§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Minister of Labour whether Mr. H. G. Gallop, residing at Avington village, near Winchester, has had his unemployment pay stopped in consequence of his refusing to accept a situation as a labourer in a brewery for a weekly wage of £2 1s. 8d. for a 50-hour week; if he is aware that the man in question would be called upon to walk five miles every night and morning; that Mr. Gallop is an engine and crane driver; that before he joined His Majesty's Forces he was working for a wage of £2 10s. per week; that the rate of pay for crane drivers and stationary-engine men is now about £5 per week; and if, in view of the low rate of pay and the long hours, and that he would be called upon to walk five miles every night and morning, he will take action in the matter?
§ Sir R. HORNEI am causing enquiries to be made and will communicate the result to the hon. Member as soon as possible.