HC Deb 14 December 1948 vol 459 cc108-9W
96. Sir R. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for War how many Eire citizens are at present employed in a civilian capacity by the military authorities in Northern Ireland; and how many of these have served in His Majesty's Forces in war time.

Mr. Shinwell

One hundred and two Eire citizens are at present employed in a civilian capacity by the military authorities in Northern Ireland. Of these, 74 have served in His Majesty's Forces in war time.