HC Deb 09 March 1950 vol 472 cc11-2W
70. Sir J. Mellor

asked the Minister of Labour how many persons have been directed to new employment, or to remain in existing employment, during the past six months; and why they were so directed.

Mr. Isaacs

In the past six months, no persons were directed to new employment. In the same period, 87 persons were directed to remain in coalmining and agriculture.