§ Mr. Leachasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that workers tied down under the Essential Work Order become unemployed from time to time for varying periods and are not allowed to accept other jobs usually readily avai- 313W Able; and will he consent to permit Employment Exchanges to facilitate temporary employment in such cases?
§ Mr. BevinI assume my hon. Friend is referring to the Restriction on Engagement Order and the instructions to my local officers are designed to restrict to a minimum periods during which workers are not engaged in work of national importance. If my hon. Friend will send me particulars of any specific cases he has in mind I shall be glad to inquire into them.