§ 2. Mr. William Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many Germans are at present employed in factories which are scheduled for demolition.
§ Mr. MayhewSome 5,000 Germans are employed in war plants scheduled for demolition in the British zone. In addition, 14,000 are employed in factories where only part of the plant is to be demolished.
§ Mr. ShepherdCan we have an assurance that these factories will not be demolished until alternative employment has been found for these men?
§ Mr. MayhewSo far as war plant is concerned, our undertaking is to demolish the factories, but as the hon. Member knows, the demolition of non-war buildings has been suspended.