HC Deb 05 August 1947 vol 441 c129W
3. Mr. Harrison

asked the Minister of Labour if he will take the necessary steps to assist the Nottingham Corporation to recruit alternative labour for their housing sites to replace the prisoners of war now engaged and shortly to be withdrawn and utilised in agriculture; and if he will postpone the withdrawal of prisoners of war until such alternative labour is assured.

Mr. Isaacs

The necessary steps are already being taken. I regret that there can be no question of postponing the withdrawal of these prisoners of war, who are urgently required for agriculture.