§ 30. Viscount CURZONasked the Minister of Labour whether any work has yet commenced upon the reclamation works upon the Wash; whether it is intended to mark the initiation of this important scheme by any special function; and, if so, will an opportunity be afforded for Members to be present?
§ Mr. PARKINSON (Comptroller of the Household)I have been asked to reply to this question on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture. With regard to the first part, work has not yet been commenced upon the proposed reclamation scheme on the Wash, and with regard to the second part of the question, it is not my right hon. Friend's intention to arrange any special function for its initiation. The last part of the question does not, therefore, arise.
§ Lieut.-Colonel POWNALLCan my hon. Friend say how many of the unemployed are to be employed upon this very important work?