HC Deb 14 October 1952 vol 505 c4W
55. Brigadier Medlicott

asked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that the Notification of Vacancies Order imposes a restriction on the freedom of the individuals concerned and an administrative and clerical burden upon employers; and if he will make a statement as to the possibility of annulling this Order.

Mr. Watkinson

The only restriction imposed by this Order is the obligation placed on employers to engage their labour through the employment exchanges or scheduled employment agencies. This imposes no undue burden upon them. The labour situation is not yet such as to make it possible to abandon this control.