§ Mr. Charles Smithasked the Minister of Defence the numbers of the general housing labour forces now employed on housing work for the Services; the number originally proposed to be employed during 1948; and the maximum number whom it is intended to employ by the end of 1948.
§ Mr. AlexanderOn 31st October last, about 3,200 members of the general housing labour force and about 1,200 direct employees of the Service Departments were engaged on the housing programmes of the three Services. The requirements for 1948 will depend on the provision to be made in the Service Estimates now under preparation. I cannot, therefore, give the information asked for in the latter parts of the Question.