§ 50. Mr. F. Andersonasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of work-people 978 who are engaged upon the construction of the road at Ennerdale for afforestation; how the men are conveyed to and from work; and if suitable canteen and latrine accommodation has been provided.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsAt present there are 182 workers (subject to slight daily fluctutations) employed on road construction work at Ennerdale, who are transported to and from work by lorries; there are no canteen facilities, but arrangements exist for the men to make tea as required. Suitable latrine accommodation has been provided.
§ Mr. AndersonIs not my right Hon. Friend aware that the men concerned are being conveyed in open trucks, even when it is very bad weather, and for long distances? What is going to be done to provide proper facilities for them?
§ Mr. WilliamsAs my hon. Friend is aware, it is a very difficult district in which to house a large number of workers. So far as we can make social arrangements they are being made to encourage the men to do their best.
§ Mr. AndersonWhy have not canteen facilities been provided? The men are complaining very strongly about it.
§ Mr. WilliamsI do not think it is possible physically to provide canteens in the area, where we have only commenced during the past few months to recruit labour.