HC Deb 01 November 1948 vol 457 cc23-4W
83. Mr. Mikardo

asked the Minister of Transport in view of the broadcast appeals for older people to stay at work, why the Railway Executive (Western Region) are dispensing with the services of older men who are still fit for useful work.

Mr. Barnes

Questions of employment of railwaymen are primarily matters for the British Transport Commission, who are aware of the Government's policy in this matter. If my hon. Friend has any particular case in mind, I suggest he should communicate with the Commission.

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