§ Lieut.-Colonel Macnamaraasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that, owing to lack of appropriate accommodation in Glasgow, particularly over week-ends, some 200 to 300 merchant sailors and others sleep in the pews of St. Martins-in-the-Fields Church, Glasgow; and whether he will take steps to provide more hostel accommodation?
§ Mr. BevinNo, Sir. My information is that the need for accommodation for merchant seamen in Glasgow has now been fully met. Some time ago a serious shortage was reported to the Glasgow Port Welfare Committee and, in accordance with their recommendations, action was taken to provide additional accommodation.