§ 29. Mr. Osborneasked the Minister of Labour how many people are engaged in the production of armaments and in the feeding, clothing and housing of the armed forces.
§ Sir W. MoncktonIt is not possible to give information in the precise form in which the hon. Member asks for it, but it has been estimated that there are over a million civilians employed by or on behalf of the armed forces.
§ Mr. OsborneCan the Minister give the rough figures for, say, 1938?
§ Sir W. MoncktonNot without notice.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeWould the right hon. and learned Gentleman agree that it was hoped that by this time he would have had quite a large transference of people into the re-armament industries, and how does he think that those hopes are being realised by the transference we have had to date?
§ Sir W. MoncktonI do not think I can answer that query on this Question, but I shall be glad to deal with it if it is on the Paper.