HC Deb 08 February 1945 vol 407 cc2200-1
3. Mr. Astor

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is considering introducing women labour into the building industry after the war.

Mr. Bevin

The extent to which women should be employed after the war in the building industry is a matter for the industry itself to consider. It is not contemplated that I should be given powers to determine this question.

Mr. Astor

In view of the fact that women are now doing work of a comparable nature, will the Minister discuss the matter with the two sides of the trade, in order to have it ventilated?

Mr. Bevin

Certainly.

Sir H. Williams

Will the Minister give the House an assurance that he will not continue industrial conscription into peace time?

Mr. Bevin

Certainly.