HC Deb 23 October 1941 vol 374 c1919W
Dr. Summerskill

asked the Minister of Labour what action he is taking to compel those employers who have not replaced any, or only a small percentage, of their men workers by women to change their policy?

Mr. Bevin

I prefer to obtain the willing co-operation of employers; but Parliament has given, me power to take the men workers away and I shall not hesitate to use this power wherever necessary.