§ Mr. Mackasked the Minister of Labour what arrangements have been made for insurance agents to be transferred to other work in certain towns; whether such arrangements were discussed through the machinery set up to deal with the Kennet Report; and, if not, whether any consultations have taken place with the unions concerned?
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§ Mr. BevinThe arrangements for interviewing these agents in certain towns are being carried out in accordance 'with the normal procedure under the Registration for Employment Order and consequently there was no prior consultation with the advisory bodies set up under the Kennet report or with the trade unions. The function of the advisory bodies referred to is not to deal with individual cases but to advise as to general plans for releasing staff.