Bevin Sets Up Labour Supply Board
LONDON, May 25. In order to give effect to the powers vested in the Minister for Labour and National Service under the Emergency Powers Defence Act, and to ensure the full use of manpower and womanpower in Britain, the Minister for Labour (Mr Ernest Bevin) established under his own chairmanship a Labour Supply Board. The powers vested in the Minister under this Act include the control and use of .all labour. The Minister has power to direct any person in the United Kingdom to perform any duties which may be considered by him to be necessary. Firms will be inspected to ensure that skilled labour is used to the best advantage and that .all necessary training facilities are provided.
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Northern Advocate, 27 May 1940, Page 5
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