HC Deb 24 January 1945 vol 407 c796
16. Mr. Douglas

asked the Secretary of State for Air why he refuses to consider the release from the R.A.F. of building trade workers capable of assisting in the repair of bomb damage.

The Secretary of State for Air (Sir Archibald Sinclair)

The demands of the war upon the man-power of the Services are very heavy. It is impossible, therefore, to contemplate releases of building workers on a large scale but requests receive careful consideration when submitted in accordance with the approved procedure. A number of releases have already been authorised in certain special trades. If my hon. Friend has a case in mind and will let me have particulars, I will gladly look into it.

Mr. Douglas

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that his colleague the Minister of Works informed me that no releases were being made from the R.A.F.?

Sir A. Sinclair

No, Sir, I was not aware of it.