§ Mr. Joelasked the Minister of Supply whether he can make any statement on 988W the subject of the communication sent to him by the hon. Member for Dudley about the complaints that large numbers of men are absenting themselves from work during normal hours, and are going on duty at overtime rates?
§ Mr. Harold MacmillanThe general response to the appeal which my right hon. Friend addressed to all munition workers to do their utmost to help the country in this crisis has been excellent. I have no reason to believe that any large numbers of workpeople are doing what is suggested in the Question. If, however, it is being done here and there in isolated cases, on behalf of my right hon. Friend I appeal to the individuals who are doing so to stop doing what is unfair both to the State and to their comrades.