§ Mr. J. HUDSONasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that, in considering applications for appointments in the employment exchanges, young unemployed men of proved capacity are cut off from service in the exchanges on the grounds that they are not ex-service men, and whether, in view of the fact that these younger men, by reasons of age, were precluded from joining the services, he will take steps to secure a favourable consideration of applications from them?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThe practice of my Department in this matter is that adopted in common by all Government Departments, in accordance with the considered policy of this Government and of all Governments since the Armistice. I cannot at present see any prospect of an alteration in this practice.