Women's Land Army

HC Deb 28 March 1946 vol 421 c96W

Mr. De la Bère

asked the Minister of Agriculture the approximate total strength of the W.L.A. at 1st March, 1946.

Mr. T. Williams:

The total strength of the W.L.A. at 28th February, 1946, was 35,360.

Mr. De la Bère

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will consider creating an immobile section of the W.L.A. for the purpose of bringing in those country-bred girls who have been released from the Forces and factories.

Mr. T. Williams:

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 13th March to the hon. Member for Newbury (Mr. Hurd), of which I am sending him a copy.