HC Deb 04 December 1951 vol 494 cc225-6W
101. Mr. Shackleton

asked the Minister of Labour whether he has completed his review of labour controls; and whether he will make a statement before the Christmas Adjournment with reference to the use he proposes to make of the powers available under Defence Regulation 58A.

ployed and partially unemployed for both the men and women at the Bradford employment exchange for week ending 24th November, 1951, and the comparative figures for the corresponding period last year.

Sir P. Bennett

The following table gives the information desired so far as it is available:

Sir P. Bennett

My right hon. Friend intends to discuss with the National Joint Advisory Council what further steps could usefully be taken to meet the labour needs of the defence, export and other essential industries. He has not yet put specific proposals to the Council, and no decision of the nature suggested by the hon. Member has been taken.