§ Mr. Lyonsasked the Minister of Transport whether he will arrange for the temporary release of all permanently employed roadmen in the countryside, with a view to their employment in the agricultural war effort during the coming season?
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§ Lieut.-Colonel Moore-BrabazonI have recently issued a circular letter to highway authorities in which I have urged the release of roadmen for agricultural work to the maximum extent consistent with the adequate upkeep of roads.