§ 77. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Minister of Works how many building workers were employed on 1st March on building work for the Army, Navy and Air Forces.
§ The Minister of Works (Mr. Key)It is estimated that at the end of January, 1949, approximately 27,500 building and civil engineering workers were employed on work for the Service Departments.
§ Mr. HughesWill not the Minister consider releasing some of these 27,000 men to build houses needed for workers in the 1224 slums and for people in overcrowded conditions?
§ Mr. KeyA number of these men were employed in building houses needed for members of the Services.