HC Deb 28 November 1944 vol 404 c2414W
Mr. Lipson

asked the Minister of Labour how many building contractors have been compelled to close their businesses since the war owing either to their being called up for military service or their being directed to other employment.

Mr. Bevin

I regret that the desired information is not available.

Mr. Lipson

asked the Minister of Works how many applications have been granted since the war entitling persons who had not previously been in business on their own account to become building contractors.

Mr. Sandys

The number of certificates of registration under Defence Regulation 56AB issued to persons who were not previously in business on their own account is 90.