§ 31. Mr. Maudlingasked the Secretary of State for War what facilities are made available to soldiers wishing to play Rugby League football.
§ Mr. StracheyIn the event of a unit wishing to form a Rugby League side a ground and kit would be made available.
162Wworkers in the London area (including Tilbury), on Merseyside, and at Cardiff, respectively. The information available does not enable a distinction to be made between official and unofficial stoppages.
Year London Area Merseyside Cardiff 1945 302,000 464,000 24,000 1946 18,000 1,000 — 1947 84,000 3,000 — 1948 179,000 18,000 — 1949 317,000 95,000 — 1950 104,000 2,000 —