HC Deb 11 July 1946 vol 425 c577
57. Mr. Amory

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that while local firms of builders in Devon are unable to cope with the accumulation of urgent work through lack of labour, they are still unable to obtain the release in Class B of their skilled bricklayers and carpenters in the Army, and if he will take steps to ensure that skilled men in these trades, for whom work is readily available, shall be offered immediate release 'in the national interest.

Mr. Isaacs

Release in Class B is offered to bricklayers and carpenters who are eligible up to the numbers authorised. If, however, the hon. Member has in mind cases in which urgent housing or other high priority work is being held up I shall be glad to look into them if he will let me have the details.