Mr. Baker Whiteasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that 2196724 Sapper E. S. A. Baker, 2 Athelstan Road, Canterbury, who was, at the request of his Department, discharged to W Reserve on 8th December 1945, has not been found the employment for which his release was granted; is not able to obtain alternative employment in his trade as draughtsman; is without income or unemployment benefit, although he has paid contributions for over five years; is not allowed to return to the Army; and if he will take steps to ensure that this man is found employment immediately.
§ Mr. IsaacsSapper Baker elected to be released in Class B under the block scheme. His experience was found to be limited and despite several submissions it was not possible to place him in the class of work for which he had been released. He has, however, as the hon. Member is aware, now been placed in suitable alternative employment