HC Deb 28 November 1949 vol 470 cc66-7W
Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Minister of Works how many men were employed on building married quarters for the Forces in October; and how many on other building works for the Forces.

Mr. Key

At the end of October it is estimated that 5,300 building workers were employed on building married quarters for the Forces, and that 27,100 building workers were engaged on other building work for the Service Departments, of whom 13,100 were in the direct employment of the Service Departments. These figures do not include any Service personnel engaged on building work.