§ Sir H. Williamsasked the Minister of Labour whether, having regard to recent court proceedings, full particulars were obtained with regard to Mr. Fox, the regional petroleum officer for the Northwest, before he was recommended by the Central Register for appointment to the Petroleum Department?
§ Mr. BevinI presume that the hon. Member refers to Mr. Arthur Fox, chief petroleum inspector for the North-Western Division. Mr. Fox obtained an appointment as petroleum inspector through the Supplementary Register in August, 1940. It is not the practice to take up references in respect of persons enrolled in the Register, as this is done by the employing Departments. I understand that references obtained by the Department concerned in the case of Mr. Fox appeared to be satisfactory.