HC Deb 23 November 1949 vol 470 c36W
Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Minister of Works what percentage of the total building labour force is now engaged on building municipal houses in Scotland.

Mr. Key:

The percentage of the total building force in Scotland now engaged on site preparation and the erection of permanent houses for local authorities (as distinct from men engaged on houses for private enterprise or for Government Departments) is 24.2.