Mr Gilbert Gledhill: asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total amount of public money lent to credit-worthy borrowers under the Agricultural Credits Act since 1922; and how much of that total has been written off as lost to the taxpayer?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the introduction of the Purchase Tax will have practically the same effect as the Limitation of Supplies Order; and whether he will therefore cancel the latter Order?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: Is it not highly likely that a continuation of the Limitation of Supplies Order in addition to the Purchase Tax will cause heavy unemployment, and would it not be wise for the Government to do a little thinking before that happens?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will consider some extra payment to members of bomb-disposal companies, in view of their dangerous work?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Aircraft Production whether, in requisitioning factories which are already fully employed, he will make the fullest inquiries as to alternative accommodation, not only in the London district but also in the provinces, and especially in the North of England?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the total number of staff employed by the British Council; the amount of grant from Exchequer funds; and what other sources of revenue are available to this Council?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: Is this grant carried on the Foreign Office Vote?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: Like most other hon. Members, I desire at the beginning of my speech to congratulate the Chancellor of the Exchequer on his statement. He performed a very difficult task with his usual charm of manner, and, although we all feel that we are being bled white, we almost like it. I think there are general signs outside of the determination of the public to accept any sacrifice, and to put up with...
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware of the lack of feeding accommodation for transport workers on the Great North Road; and whether he can now make better arrangements for serving hot meals, especially for those engaged on night work?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: asked the Minister of Labour why female textile workers are debarred from volunteering for the Women's Auxiliary Air Force and are told they must either go on munition work or join the Auxiliary Territorial Service?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: Will the Minister look into cases if I send them to him?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: Although the Debate has lasted a long time and much has already been said, I think it desirable that those hon. Members who put their names to the Motion should express their views, especially as there have been so many derogatory statements in the Press, attempting to make out that they are of no importance and represent no group or party. I do not know how my hon. Friend the Member for...
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: asked the Minister of-Fuel and Power whether the proposed propaganda campaign to secure the voluntary rationing of fuel is shortly to be started; and, if so, by whom?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the, part-time clerk to the Elland Urban District Council has received compensation for loss of office upon relinquishing his position as part-time clerk to be replaced by a full-time clerk when Elland Urban District Council amalgamated with the urban district of Greetland and Stainland; that the part-time clerk to the Sowerby Bridge...
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: asked the Minister of Information how many men under 30 years of age are still employed by the British Broadcasting Corporation; how many of these are unfit for service in the Forces; and when the remainder are likely to be called up?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: Is it not time that the B.B.C. gave an example to industry in this matter?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will consider issuing to the personnel of the Royal Armoured Corps badges signifying technical qualifications similar to those issued to observers, wireless operators, air gunners, &c., in the Royal Air Force?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will give the number of officers of both A and B category, respectively, employed by the Claims Commission in both London and the country who are under 35 years of age; what steps are being taken for their replacement; and the number so graded who are between 35 and 40 years of age?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: Can the Minister say when the releases will actually take place? Is he not aware that there are many men in the ranks who have knowledge of this work and who might be commissioned and used to replace younger men?
Mr Gilbert Gledhill: We are told in the Explanatory Memorandum that the assistant nurses will be represented on the Committee and that matters mainly concerning assistant nurses are to be referred to it. Is there provision for the complaints and grievances of nurses, either individually or collectively, to go to the Committee? As hon. Members know, nurses work under very strict discipline and this produces a...