HC Deb 20 May 1931 vol 252 cc1963-4
37. Sir NICHOLAS GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Minister of Transport if he will state the present position of works of main-road construction in and about Newcastle-upon-Tyne with State assistance; how many persons are employed thereon; the average wage paid; and the probable duration of the employment?

Mr. HERBERT MORRISON

To furnish the information asked for by the hon. Member necessitates inquiry. I will communicate the result to him in due course.

Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

Will the right hon. Gentleman facilitate this inquiry as soon as possible?

Mr. MORRISON

The Ministry of Transport always does that.