§ Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCKasked the Minister of Reconstruction if he can state which Committee or Committees are considering the question of the demobilisation of women warworkers; whether any of the Committees have reported or are ready to report; and what steps are being taken to put into operation the recommendations of the Committees?
§ Sir J. D. REESasked the Minister of Reconstruction whether any scheme has been elaborated for continuing as State or other manufactories large munition and the like factories, employing many thousands of workers, as soon as the War ceases; and, if not, whether such action is required, in view of the inevitable results of suddenly closing establishments upon which so many citizens directly or indirectly depend for their livelihood?
Major NEWMANasked the Minister of Reconstruction whether it is the fact that there are at present employed on the making of munitions of war 250,000 lads 2533W under military age; and will he say what scheme is under the consideration of the Ministry to prevent the danger that may be caused by numbers of these lads being thrown out of employment on the termination of hostilities?
§ Dr. ADDISONI hope later in the day to make a comprehensive statement on reconstruction questions, particularly with regard to demobilisation, and I will endeavour to deal fully in my statement with the points raised in these questions.