HC Deb 18 July 1949 vol 467 cc969-70
63. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Minister of Works how many building workers were employed at the end of June on building work for the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

Mr. Key

At the end of May, which is the latest date for which figures are available, approximately 29,600 building workers were employed on building work for the Service Departments.

Mr. Emrys Hughes

Can the Minister tell us how many of these 29,600 were employed on housing for the Services.

Mr. Key

Some 5,000 were employed on the building of new houses and a con- siderable number of the remainder on maintenance and repairs, of which housing forms a considerable part.