HC Deb 28 January 1918 vol 101 c1288
1. Mr. GEORGE LAMBERT

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether seventeen men were sent to South Molten Road, Devon, and are paid £1 each overtime and found all food; whether, in seven weeks from 8th December, they have built two huts, 50 feet by 30 feet, of wood already cut; and whether, if so, steps will be taken to check this waste of money and man-power?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Wardle)

Inquiries are being made, and I will acquaint my right hon. Friend of the result.