§ Viscount Hinchingbrookeasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that many hotels and licensed premises are finding it necessary to close down owing to the direction of staff into war industries; whether he appreciates the inconvenience caused to members of the public who are obliged to travel on business connected with the war; and what is the policy of His Majesty's Government in this matter.
§ Mr. E. BevinIn consultation with my right hon. and gallant Friend the Minister of Food I have already made arrangements which should enable hotels to retain essential domestic staff. If my Noble Friend will give me particulars of any 419W hotel which has been forced to close down through the withdrawal of staff I will have inquiries made.