HC Deb 22 May 1952 vol 501 cc81-2W
106. Mr. Hoy

asked the Minister of Works the number of building trade operatives engaged in Scotland on new house building now and in the years

— New Housing (including Local Authority direct labour) New Work over £1,000
Factories Hospitals Schools
1950 (monthly average) 29,900 8,800 500 2,500
1951 (monthly average) 31,600 7,300 700 2,400
1952, March (latest available date) 34,900 5,800 800 2,600

are taking in exchange for £850,000 worth of cured herring is part of the contract concluded with the Soviet trade delegation.

Dr. Hill

Yes.