§ 55. Sir I. Fraserasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will establish hostels for members of the Women's Land Army in the Furness and Lune Valley districts of Lonsdale?
Mr. HudsonI am advised that, as there is other accommodation available in these districts, there is no immediate necessity for such a course; but I am watching the position, particularly in the Furness district, where the billeting situation is not very satisfactory.
§ Sir I. FraserIs my right hon. Friend aware that there is grave doubt whether billets can be found? Where there is difficulty in getting buildings for these girls, could he not requisition houses for them?
Mr. HudsonThere are plenty of billets in the Lune area, and in the Furness area farmers' requirements are being met by male labour.
§ Mr. Evelyn WalkdenCould the right hon. Gentleman not give an undertaking to make a general survey of the welfare arrangements, not only of his Department but of other Departments, such as the Ministry of Labour? They are most unsatisfactory.