§ 70. Mr. Kellyasked the First Commissioner of Works the number of workpeople employed by his Department on the work of the Houses of Parliament in March, 1935, 1936, and 1937, respectively?
§ Sir P. SassoonThe numbers of work-people in the employment of my Department in the Houses of Parliament at the end of March, 1935, 1936, and 1937 respectively were 237, 280 and 222.
§ Mr. KellyWhat is the reason for the number being so much smaller this year than it was last year? Is it because the work is being completed, or it is because men are being got rid of and will be replaced by others?
§ Sir P. SassoonThe work on several portions has been completed.