§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Minister of Labour to what extent the Scottish hosiery industry was intended to be affected by the transfer of women hosiery workers to armaments production; how many such workers were intended to be transferred; and whether, in making the transfer, regard will be given to the experience of munitions work gained by many of the older of these workers in munitions work during the last war?
§ Mr. Bevin:The question of how best to secure an orderly release of workers is now being actively considered, but I am not at present in a position to say how many workers will be required to be released from the Scottish hosiery industry. In arranging transfer, regard will certainly be paid to any special experience of armament production among older workers.