One-man Businesses

Oral Answers to Questions — National War Effort – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 October 1944.

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Photo of Sir Spencer Summers Sir Spencer Summers , Northampton 12:00, 12 October 1944

asked the Minister of Labour if he will give instructions that greater leniency in call-up is to be shown in those cases where one-man businesses would be seriously prejudiced.

Photo of Mr Ernest Bevin Mr Ernest Bevin , Wandsworth Central

This is one of the matters that I am considering at the present time. I must, however, have regard to all classes of the community if there are to be any modifications in existing arrangements.

Photo of Sir Spencer Summers Sir Spencer Summers , Northampton

Will the Minister take into account that the sacrifice entailed in many of these cases is shared by members of His Majesty's Forces, and that not only people in this country, but people serving overseas, are affected?

Photo of Mr Ernest Bevin Mr Ernest Bevin , Wandsworth Central

I think I have largely met this trouble by the decision not to call up people over 35.

Photo of Mr William Woolley Mr William Woolley , Spen Valley

As consideration is to be given to these men, would it not be right to give equal consideration to men owning one-man businesses who are now in the Forces?