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Poles (Agricultural Workers)

Oral Answers to Questions — Employment – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 March 1947.

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Photo of Sir Jocelyn Lucas Sir Jocelyn Lucas , Portsmouth South 12:00, 11 March 1947

asked the Minister of Labour if he can yet give the actual or approximate percentage of Polish troops in the Resettlement Corps who are small farmers or agricultural workers in civil life.

Photo of Mr Ness Edwards Mr Ness Edwards , Caerphilly

Approximately 20 per cent.

Photo of Sir Jocelyn Lucas Sir Jocelyn Lucas , Portsmouth South

In view of the forthcoming repatriation of German prisoners, will the hon. Gentleman give an assurance that these men will be given the chance to work on the land?

Photo of Mr Ness Edwards Mr Ness Edwards , Caerphilly

Farmers have been invited to apply for them already, through the local offices.

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