§ Sir T. Mooreasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the recent magisterial strictures on demolition workers, any inquiries as to character or antecedents are made by the authorities responsible for employing them?
§ Bliss WilkinsonI assume that my hon. and gallant Friend refers to the men engaged by local authorities and contractors for the work of debris clearance in the London Civil Defence Region. The men engaged were recruited through the usual machinery of the employment exchanges and special inquiries were not considered necessary. The fact that one or two men out of the large organisation have been brought before the magistrates should not be allowed to create a false190W impression of the excellent work and conduct of the men as a whole.