HC Deb 18 December 1946 vol 431 cc396-7W
108. Mr. Skeffington-Lodge

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he will, in view of the manpower shortage in this country, arrange to recall all those British drivers in Germany whose duties could be undertaken by the employment of local labour

Mr. J. Hynd

Yes, Sir; in pursuance of this principle the number of British drivers has already been reduced to 15 per cent. of the total and I am hopeful of reducing this still further. A reliable nucleus of British drivers will, however, still be required, for security reasons, for the conveyance of senior officers and the transport of food and equipment.

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