HC Deb 05 February 1931 vol 247 c2096
32. Major CARVER

asked the Minister of Labour if she will inquire into the personnel of the beet-sugar factories' departmental staffs with a view, at an early date, to replacing those of other than British origin with our own engineers and mechanics who are to-day experiencing difficulty in finding posts of this character?

Miss BONDFIELD

The personnel of the beet-sugar factories is reviewed at regular intervals with a view to dispensing with the services of the alien members of the staff as fast as the interests of the industry will permit this to be done.

Sir A. POWNALL

Can the right hon. Lady say how many aliens are employed?

Miss BONDFIELD

I should like to have notice of that question.