WOMEN'S LAND ARMY.

HC Deb 29 July 1941 vol 373 c1269W

Major Leighton

asked the Minister of Agriculture what number of members of the Women's Land Army have been placed in employment during recent weeks; and whether that employment is temporary or permanent in character?

Mr. Hudson

During the month of May, 1,678 members of the Women's Land Army were placed in employment in England and Wales and, during June, a further 1,801 members. No member of the regular force of the Women's Land Army is placed in employment except on the understanding that the work will be regular throughout the year.