§ Mr. Bossomasked the Minister of Works what action he is taking to encourage the use of machine tools now available for building trade operatives, which would thereby make manpower more effective.
§ Mr. StokesLast year my Department organised two exhibitions at which the makers or their agents demonstrated powered hand tools, and three similar demonstrations are planned for this year. Such tools are also featured in two films which are being widely shown by my Department, and a series of lectures on their use is being given. My Department has also supplied photographs and data for a number of articles in the technical Press, and three new advisory leaflets on the subject will appear shortly.