§ Sir J. Mellorasked the Minister of Labour whether he will now revoke Article 3 of the Control of Engagement Order, 1945, so as to restore freedom to all persons to obtain employment either direct or through any agency they prefer.
§ Mr. IsaacsI would ask the hon. Member to await the general statement on the future of labour controls which I hope to make shortly.
§ Mr. Bossomasked the Minister of Labour when, and how, he intends taking action to amend or terminate the Essential Work Order as it applies to the building industry.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe future of the Essential Work Order for building is under discussion with the industry, and I am not in a position to make any statement until these discussions are concluded.