HC Deb 16 November 1944 vol 404 cc2091-2
13. Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Minister of Labour the number of occasions, during the present war, when the military have been called upon to perform civilian tasks during strikes; and will he give a list of those occasions.

Mr. Bevin

Members of H.M. Forces have been called upon on 32 occasions to assist in maintaining essential services, as a result of stoppages of work arising from industrial disputes. It would be contrary to the public interest to publish further particulars.