§ Sir H. Morris-Jonesasked the Minister of Labour how many women have been transferred from Wales to work in factories in the Midlands, specifying, if possible, the various towns?
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§ Mr. BevinThe number of women of registration age who were transferred from Wales to the Midlands between 16th May, 1942, and 4th September, 1943, was 902. These figures do not include women called up to the Women's Auxiliary Services. It would not be in the national interest to supply information as to the individual towns to which these women were transferred.
§ Sir H. Morris-Jonesasked the Minister of Labour what steps are being taken, or contemplated, to enable women and girls transferred from Wales to work in factories in England to keep in touch with Welsh life?
§ Mr. BevinIn the places mainly concerned, my Department has secured the co-operation of the local Welsh societies and a joint representative of these societies has been specially appointed to act as liaison officer between them and the women and girls transferred from Wales. Wherever possible the arrangements for contact are initiated by the girls being met on arrival by a representative of the local society. In addition, welfare officers at the factories concerned have been asked to pay particular attention to incoming Welsh girls and leaders of workers' clubs have been encouraged to arrange special Welsh evenings and events.