HC Deb 15 June 1954 vol 528 c135W
65. Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Minister of Labour the total accommodation of Rugby Industrial Hostel, Overslade, for men and women, respectively; how many of these are employed in the engineering industry; and whether the hostel is fully occupied.

Mr. Watkinson

The Overslade Hostel, Rugby, will accommodate 447 men and 62 women, excluding staff, and there are 430 men and 49 women in residence. Of these, 402 men and 48 women are employed in engineering and allied industries; the remainder is mainly employed in transport or cement.