HC Deb 11 December 1950 vol 482 c108W
84. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Minister of Works what proportion of building trade workers is now engaged on repair and maintenance work, construction of new dwellings and other work, respectively.

Mr. Stokes

At the end of October, 1950, the proportions of building trade workers engaged on repair and maintenance work, construction of new dwellings and other work were estimated to be 48.8 per cent., 24.5 per cent. and 26.7 per cent. respectively.