§ Sir J. Mellorasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the extent to which refuse collection contributes to the salvage campaign, he will provide that the retention by local authorities of a sufficient minimum number of employés for this purpose shall be protected?
§ Mr. BevinDust and refuse collectors are reserved under the Schedule of Reserved Occupations and Protected Work at the age of 35. The importance of the salvage campaign was borne in mind when this age was fixed.