HC Deb 06 June 1951 vol 488 cc119-20W
79. Brigadier Clarke

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he will reinstate in His Majesty's Dockyards all those workmen under 65 years of age who have, during the last four years, been discharged solely on account of age.

Mr. W. Edwards

Since 21st March, 1946, the regulations have provided that no industrial employee under the age of 65 is to be discharged solely on account of age except at his own request. The question of reinstatement does not, therefore, arise.