Housing (Airfields Labour Force)

Oral Answers to Questions — Employment – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 8 October 1946.

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Photo of Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge , Bedford 12:00, 8 October 1946

asked the Minister of Labour if he will consult with the Secretary of State for Air, with a view to tapping for the Government's housing drive, the labour force engaged in the maintenance of both permanent and redundant airfields; and what number of men at present so employed he estimates that he will be able to turn to housing purposes.

Photo of Mr George Tomlinson Mr George Tomlinson , Farnworth

I have been asked to reply. The labour force engaged on the maintenance of airfields is kept continually under review by my right hon. friend the Secretary of State for Air and myself. Approximately 10,000 men have already been released from this work since August, 1945, and if any further reductions become possible they will be made without delay, having regard to the necessity for the efficient maintenance of the permanent airfields.