HC Deb 14 March 1940 vol 358 cc1339-40
4. Mr. Levy

asked the Minister of Labour how many women have been recruited in war industries since the outbreak of war; at what rate, approximately, they are now being engaged in these industries by week or month; and when the million women who it is estimated will be wanted, are likely to be absorbed in war industries?

Mr. E. Brown

I am not in a position to give the figures asked for by my hon. Friend.