HC Deb 28 January 1943 vol 386 cc630-1W
Mr. Naylor

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that men invalided out from the Services, when applying for employment in civil life, are being told that they must undertake fire-watching duties as a condition of engagement, thereby having their opportunities of employment unjustly restricted; and whether a general exemption from fire-watching duties can be granted in all such cases?

Mr. H. Morrison

The Order provides for the exemption of any man who can show that he is medically unfit to perform fire prevention duties, and I see no reason for singling out a particular class for special treatment.