HC Deb 08 February 1949 vol 461 c174
18. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Minister of Labour if he will give an estimate of the number of men likely to be called up in Scotland for military service in 1949.

Mr. Isaacs

Approximately 17,000.

Mr. Hughes

Does that include building workers?

Mr. Isaacs

I thought that building workers were included amongst workers generally.

Mr. Hughes

In view of the shortage of building workers, emphasised by the Joint Under-Secretary of State for Scotland last Friday, will the Minister consider postponing the call-up of building workers?

Mr. Isaacs

No, Sir.

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