HC Deb 22 June 1938 vol 337 cc1067-8
48. Mr. Perkins

asked the Secretary of State for Air what steps are being taken to provide housing accommodation for the additional workers likely to be employed permanently by the Air Ministry on Minchinhampton aerodrome?

Sir K. Wood

Stroud Rural District Council have already agreed to provide a proportion of the houses required for the additional workers, and I am hopeful that the outcome of the negotiations at present in progress with the Stroud Urban District Council regarding the provision of the balance of the accommodation will be equally satisfactory.

Mr. Perkins

Do I understand from the reply of my right hon. Friend that it is the intention of the Ministry, wherever possible, to employ its own people?

Sir K. Wood

I shall be obliged to my hon. Friend if he will put the question upon the Paper, as that is a general matter of policy.