HC Deb 05 February 1952 vol 495 c127W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Labour if, when considering plans to switch men at present engaged in nonessential work into employment of greater national importance, he will draw up a scheme listing those industries which would be eligible to apply for labour under such a scheme, on the lines of the arrangements which were in force during the last war.

Sir W. Monckton

Information about the most important types of production and service is given to all employment exchanges and kept under review. This enables special attention to be focused on filling essential vacancies. These arrangements are similar to those in force during the last war.