HC Deb 18 May 1939 vol 347 c1634W
Mr. De Chair

asked the Minister of Agriculture (1) how many young men between the ages of 17 and 20 could work be found for during the next three years on a comprehensive plan for the prevention of coast erosion, particularly in those parts of the country where the inroads of the sea are rapid and serious;

(2) how many young men between the ages of 17 and 20 could work be found for during the next three years on the major flood-precautions schemes in the Great Ouse Catchment Board area under the contemplated £5,000,000 scheme and other schemes now in progress?

Sir R. Dorman-Smith

I have no information available as to the number of men who could be employed on the schemes to which my hon. Friend refers.