HC Deb 25 March 1948 vol 448 c3337
52. Sir J. Mellor

asked the Minister of Labour how many men are now unemployed in the building industry in the West Midlands.

Mr. Isaacs

Six hundred and twelve at 16th February, 1948.

Sir J. Mellor

Can the Minister say how many of these men were recently discharged by highway authorities, because of the compulsion of the Minister of Transport, to seek work in the building industry.

Mr. Isaacs

Obviously I cannot answer that question without notice.