Insurable Workers (Palace of Westminster)

Oral Answers to Questions — Employment – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4 December 1947.

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Photo of Mr Emrys Hughes Mr Emrys Hughes , South Ayrshire 12:00, 4 December 1947

asked the Minister of Labour how many insurable workers are employed at the Palace of Westminster.

Photo of Mr George Isaacs Mr George Isaacs , Southwark North

This information is not separately recorded, and I do not propose to make special inquiries.

Photo of Mr Emrys Hughes Mr Emrys Hughes , South Ayrshire

In view of the Minister's speech in the Debate last night, and his anxiety to keep every worker employed in useful industry, will he consider getting information about both this Palace and Buckingham Palace?

Photo of Mr George Isaacs Mr George Isaacs , Southwark North

No, Sir. As I mentioned last week, it is the policy of the Ministry not to obtain information relating to special establishments of any kind. To try to do so under the Order made last night would be quite outside the terms of that Order.

Photo of Lieut-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore Lieut-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore , Ayr District of Burghs

Will that Order include Members of this House?