§ 2. Sir Percy Hurdasked the Minister of Labour, to what extent the Irish workers brought to this country to work on aerodromes, and for other employment, come from Northern Ireland and Eire, respectively; and what efforts have been made to ensure their medical inspection before departure from Belfast, Dublin and other ports?
§ Mr. BevinI regret that I cannot give the information asked for in the first part of the Question. With regard to the second part of the Question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given on 4th December by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Health to the hon. Member for Swindon (Mr. Wakefield).
§ Sir P. HurdDoes my right hon. Friend realise what a serious position is created when we in Wiltshire have to put up with these diseased labourers and have no means of redress?
§ Sir P. HurdIrish labourers, coming for aerodrome and other work. We find they are filling up our hospitals.