§ Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that the suspension of meetings of local employment committees is causing a great deal of dissatisfaction; what is the reason for the suspension, and will he consider altering it?
§ Mr. AsshetonI am not aware of any general dissatisfaction with the present arrangement not to hold meetings of these committees, unless special business arises. Some meetings have, in fact, been held since the war started, but, in order to remove any misunderstanding, instructions422W are being given that meetings should be held if, in the chairman's opinion, an appreciable number of members desire it.