HC Deb 27 November 1941 vol 376 cc902-3W
Mrs. Tate

asked the Minister of Labour the number of women employed in the factory; the name of which has been sent to him, and the number of welfare officers at this factory?

Mr. Assheton

Approximately 750 women are employed in the main and subsidiary factories in question; all are engaged on day work. There is one male labour officer and one woman welfare officer.

Mrs. Tate

asked the Minister of Health the number of women working at factories in the town, the name of which has been sent to him, and the number of day nurseries in that town?

Mr. E. Brown

As regards the first part of the Question, I am informed by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour and National Service that full statistics are not available but the larger firms in the town (employing over 100 workpeople each) have about 7,500 women employees and that information is not available as to the number of these who are married women with young children. As regards the second part, one war-time nursery is open and five more have been approved which, should be in operation before the end of the year.