HC Deb 08 July 1947 vol 439 cc213-4W
Sir E. Graham-Little

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether his attention has been called to the strike of lorry drivers working under the Kent A.E.C. because they were asked to work between their journeys in the morning and in the evening when they carried prisoners of war to and from work; in what counties it is the custom to leave lorries and drivers idle while the prisoners of war are at work; and, in view of the shortage of manpower in the country at the present time, if he will remedy this state of affairs.

Mr. T. Williams

As regards the first part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to my reply of yesterday to a Question put by the hon. Member for Ashford (Mr. E. P. Smith), and as regards the latter part, to my reply to Questions put on 5th May by the hon. and gallant Member for Tiverton (Mr. Amory) and the hon. Member for Canterbury (Mr. Baker White).