§ Mr. Aylesasked the Minister of Labour how many building trade workers in the Army and R.A.F. are posted in this country; and whether he can arrange for their immediate release to assist in the national housing programme.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe information asked for in the first part of the Question is not readily available. As regards the second part, large numbers of building trade workers, many of whom will be serving in this country, will be released in Class A in the next few months. In addition it is proposed to release 60,000 building trade workers in Class B, and these also will include men serving in this country.