Women's Land Army (Strength)

HC Deb 04 April 1949 vol 463 c162W

55. Mr. Sharp

asked the Minister of Agriculture how many women are enrolled in the Women's Land Army; and what was the corresponding number a year ago.

Mr. T. Williams

The enrolled strength of the Women's Land Army on 18th March, 1949, was 16,912. On 18th March, 1948, it was 25,330.