HC Deb 25 March 1948 vol 448 cc368-9W
92. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Agriculture why B/41758 P.o.w. Ernst Wedding of 194 P.o.w. Camp, Penkridge, Stafford, has been refused a permit for employment as a market gardener by the Staffordshire Agricultural Executive Committee; whether he is aware that this volunteer was offered a post with accommodation; and if he will take immediate steps to grant authority for his employment, in view of the fact that he is due for repatriation on 9th April.

Mr. G. Brown

Wedding applied for employment with the Staffordshire Agricultural Executive Committee, but was rejected in favour of more suitable applicants. I also understand that he offered his services to a market gardener who, however, does not wish to employ him. In these circumstances I am not arranging for his retention.