HC Deb 20 February 1951 vol 484 cc161-2W
31. Mr. Maudling

asked the Secretary of State for War what facilities are made available to soldiers wishing to play Rugby League football.

Mr. Strachey

In the event of a unit wishing to form a Rugby League side a ground and kit would be made available.

workers 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