§ 10. Mr. S. Shephardasked the Minister of Labour if he will make a statement outlining the results of the Government's campaign for the recruitment of women into industry.
§ Mr. IsaacsThis campaign was conducted in 69 districts in which the shortage of female labour was most pronounced, and, since 1st June last, when the campaign was launched, until 30th September, 14,187 women have volunteered their services to the local offices of my Department. In addition more than 17,000 women are known to have obtained employment direct. This latter figure is incomplete and may in fact be considerably higher. I will circulate the figures showing the results in each region in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. ShephardWhat steps is the Minister taking with regard to young unmarried women without any responsibilities, who ought to be doing a job of work?
§ Mr. IsaacsI think that, perhaps, the hon. Gentleman will find that this matter will be dealt with in answer to a Question which comes later on the Order Paper.
§ Following are the figures:
| Region | Volunteers Registered at L. O. | Volunteers Direct approach to Employers. |
| London | 1,383 | 426 |
| South Western | 3,061 | 311 |
| Southern | 424 | 434 |
| Eastern | 802 | 485 |
| Midlands | 3,382 | 2,216 |
| North Midlands | 1,088 | 1,826 |
| East and West Ridings. | 1,332 | 3,853 |
| North Western | 2,715 | 7,674 |
| Totals | 14,187 | 17,225 |