HC Deb 29 June 1948 vol 452 c1994
35. Mr. Randall

asked the Minister of Labour if he will consider, in an effort to back up the cotton recruitment drive, asking employers in other trades to release women who are willing to enter the cotton industry.

Mr. Ness Edwards

Yes, Sir; this is already being done and many non-textile employers are exhibiting recruiting posters on their premises.

Mr. Randall

Can the Minister give any report of progress, and will he give the number so far recruited?

Mr. Ness Edwards

This campaign started two months ago and I hope that in the course of a month we shall be able to report to the House what success it has had.

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