HC Deb 22 February 1949 vol 461 cc249-50W
36. Mr. Burke

asked the Secretary of State for War how many foreign workers at the War Office, Long Marston depot, are to be transferred to other work; how many will be retained in employment; and how many British workers will be made redundant.

Mr. Shinwell

The number of foreign workers who are transferred will depend on how many British workers accept employment with the War Department at Long Marston. Men employed by a Ministry of Supply contractor who are surplus have been offered employment at normal War Department rates and conditions but so far none have accepted.