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Roadmen, Warwickshire (Discharges)

Oral Answers to Questions — Employment – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 8 Ebrill 1948.

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Photo of Sir John Mellor Sir John Mellor , Sutton Coldfield 12:00, 8 Ebrill 1948

asked the Minister of Labour how many roadmen have been discharged in Warwickshire upon instructions from the Minister of Transport; how many have obtained other employment; and in what industries.

Photo of Mr George Isaacs Mr George Isaacs , Southwark North

Two hundred and sixteen, of whom only 25 registered for further employment. The 25 have been placed in agriculture, building, engineering, quarrying and with local authorities.

Photo of Sir John Mellor Sir John Mellor , Sutton Coldfield

Does that not show that the interference of the Ministry of Transport was entirely unjustified?

Photo of Mr Douglas Clifton Brown Mr Douglas Clifton Brown , Hexham

That is out of Order as a supplementary question.