§ Sir G. Foxasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour whether he will arrange for those engaged in agriculture and drainage to be given options upon the services of prisoners of war, interned aliens or refugees who are available for this work?
§ Mr. AsshetonSpecial considerations arise with regard to the employment of prisoners of war and interned aliens, but the possibility of making the services of these persons available for agriculture will not be overlooked. Arrangements are being made by my Department in consultation with the Agricultural Departments to place alien refugees in employment so far as restrictions permit.