HC Deb 19 February 1953 vol 511 c156W
83. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Minister of Labour how many building workers employed on housing were called up for military service in 1952; and how many of these were from Scotland.

Sir W. Monckton

It is estimated that in 1952 the number of building trade workers employed on housing work who were called up for National Service was 11,000, of whom 1,200 were from Scotland.

84. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Minister of Labour if, in his review of the National Service Acts, he will consider exempting building workers from the call-up.

Sir W. Monckton

No.

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