HC Deb 01 November 1946 vol 428 cc154-5W
Commander Noble

asked the Minister of Works the number of building operatives in the London area; and how many of these are employed on construction and repair of houses.

Mr. Tomlinson

The number of building and civil engineering operatives in the London area is estimated to have been 240,000 at the end of September; of these approximately 157,000 were employed on all kinds of housing work, including site preparation, erection, conversions, war damage repairs and maintenance.