§ Mr. E. J. Williamsasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he has 1716W completed his inquiries into the charge that vacancies notified at the Bridgend and district Employment Exchanges are filled by newcomers to the district, to the exclusion of local men; and whether steps are being taken to see that the undertaking to engage local men is carried out?
§ Sir P. SassoonThis matter has now been investigated and I am glad to be able to tell the hon. Member that there is no evidence in support of the charge. The proportion of local men employed upon the construction of the Royal Ordnance Factory at Bridgend is being kept under review in my Department, and I am satisfied that the contractors are keeping their promise to employ local labour so far as is reasonably possible.