asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that recently a number of unemployed men of various trades, mostly building, were called to the Ramsgate employment exchange and asked there and then to sign an undertaking that in the event of any damage from enemy action in the East Kent area they would, on receipt of short notice, and whether or not they were in other employment, proceed to the area and make good the damage; whether this action by the exchange officials was authorised; and whether he will explain fully the nature of the scheme in question?

I am making inquiries and will communicate with the hon. Member.