HC Deb 16 April 1951 vol 486 cc139-40W
118. Mr. Hamilton

asked the Minister of Labour if he will make a further statement on the progress of recruitment of Italian and Irish labour for the coalmines.

Mr. Bevan

Following the conclusion of arrangements with the Italian Government, the selection of Italian workers has begun and the first party should soon be on its way. One hundred and seventy-six inexperienced men recently came from Northern Ireland to enter the mines but a considerable number of them have not remained in the industry.

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