HC Deb 16 March 1916 vol 80 cc2249-50
50. Sir A. MARKHAM

asked the Prime Minister whether His Majesty's Government have considered the desirability of introducing labour into this country during the War from the British Empire overseas for the purpose of relieving the shortage of labour in essential trades?

Mr. PRETYMAN

This matter has engaged the attention of His Majesty's Government, and a number of men have been brought over for munitions work. The possibility of obtaining further labour from this source is still receiving careful attention.

Sir R. COOPER

Is it not in the interest of this country that industry should equally have a supply of labour in order that we may carry on our export trade?