asked the Minister of Labour how many citizens of Eire are now resident in Great Britain; how many of these are scheduled employed; and how many unemployed?

I regret that the information desired by my hon. Friend is not available.

Has my hon. Friend any basis on which to make any estimate of these figures?

It would be impossible without making inquiry of every person on the register, but I can assure my hon. Friend that the possible existence of these unemployed is appreciated.

Could not the Minister find out how many there are in Liverpool or Glasgow?

Has the Department any information of the influence of emigration from Ireland on the unemployed figures here?

It is impossible to say that without the figures, which are impossible to obtain at present. I appreciate the interest hon. Members are showing in this problem, and I can assure my hon. Friend that his observation will not be overlooked.

Does that mean that there is to be no work for the Irish in Liverpool, and that you will want them for the Army?