§ 3. Major BEAUMONT THOMASasked the Minister of Labour whether any workmen have been brought over from Ireland to do road work in this country?
§ Miss BONDFIELDNo Irish labour has been brought over by the Employment Exchanges for employment on State-aided road schemes or similar work.
§ Major THOMASHas the right hon. Lady any knowledge of the employment of any Irish labour in this country?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI have no information as to the practice of employers who have engaged their labour otherwise than through the Employment Exchanges, but it is common knowledge that some big works contractors have a following of Irish navvies, many of whom reside in this country.