§ 128. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Works how many skilled building workers are registered in South Wales; and how many are engaged on house construction, factory construction and on non-priority work, respectively.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThere were approximately 9,400 craftsmen engaged in the building and civil engineering industry in the South Wales development area at the end of August. Of these just over 3,200 were engaged on housing work providing additional accommodation and about 1,400 were employed on the construction and extension of factories. The balance were employed on other jobs including war damage repair and maintenance of houses and other buildings, some of which have priority.