HC Deb 30 May 1940 vol 361 c682W
Mr. Salt

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour whether he is aware of the temptations offered in advertisements to skilled workers to change employers by the offer of excessive wages leading to serious dislocation of production; and will he take steps to prevent this procedure continuing whilst the needs for increased output of munitions and export trade remain so necessary?

Mr. Assheton

My right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour and National Service has obtained under the Emergency Powers (Defence) Regulations new and extensive powers for the control of employment. He considers that the appropriate use of these powers through the machinery which he is now establishing will provide the most effective means of attaining the purpose which my hon. Friend has in mind.