HC Deb 04 May 1933 vol 277 c984
5. Mr. CHARLES BROWN

asked the Minister of Labour how many German workmen are now employed by the Maville Hosiery Company, Ilkeston, Derbyshire; for what periods they have been there; and for what purposes they are now employed?

Mr. HUDSON

There are nine German workers employed under permit by the Maville Hosiery Company. One has been employed for 18 months, six for one year and two for a few weeks. They were all admitted for the specific purpose of training British workers.

Mr. BROWN

Does the hon. Gentleman think that real efforts are being made at this factory to train British workers?

Mr. HUDSON

That is a matter which will come up very shortly when these permits expire, and it is not the intention at present to renew all of them.