HC Deb 22 November 1945 vol 416 c726W
Major Lloyd

asked the Minister of Labour how many persons remain covered by the Essential Work Order now as compared with the number on VJ-Day.

Mr. Isaacs

The number of persons covered by the Essential Work Orders at 30th September, 1945—the latest date for which figures are available—was some 8,714,000. In the interests of economy these figures are compiled at six monthly intervals only. The figure as at 31st March, 1945, was 8,696,000.