§ Sir J. Lambasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that local authorities object to his Department's way of dealing with vacancies for local govern- 404W ment appointments controlled by the Undertakings (Restriction on Engagements) Order, 1941, resulting in long delays and the submission of unsuitable candidates for vacant posts; and whether he will ensure more expedition in the conduct of these matters but adequate consultation with the local authorities to prevent such mistakes as the issue of an advertisement for persons possessing sound architectural and surveying training when engineering and surveying assistants were required.
§ Mr. BevinI am aware that delay may occur in filling vacancies controlled by the Order to which my hon. Friend refers, but the man-power shortage is such that it may be difficult to avoid some delay. If the associations of local authorities have suggestions to offer for improving the procedure I shall be glad to consider them. With regard to the latter part of the Question it is the practice for the terms of the advertisement to be agreed with the employer and if my hon. Friend has any particular case in mind, and will let me know, I will have inquiries made and communicate with him.