HC Deb 08 June 1943 vol 390 cc549-50W
Mr. De la Béere

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the large number of men with agricultural experience who are still employed by golf clubs throughout the country for the maintenance and preservation of the fairways; and whether, in spite of the fact that these men are past military age, he will take steps to direct them to assist in the harvesting, in view of the acute shortage of agricultural labour?

Mr. Bevin

Wherever practicable men employed on non-essential work on golf courses are transferred to essential war work. I am not aware that any fit men of registration age are engaged on such work, but if my hon. Friend can inform me of any specific cases I shall be glad to have them investigated.