HC Deb 03 July 1917 vol 95 cc894-5
25. Mr. TYSON WILSON

asked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that there is a considerable number of skilled woodworkers out of employment in London and other industrial centres; if he will state why, seeing that this class of workman is urgently required for building aeroplanes and in shipyards, they are not found employment; and whether he will take steps to improve the present methods of distributing the manpower of the country?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

Except in the case of certain towns in Ireland, with regard to which special difficulties exist, I am not aware that the number of skilled woodworkers out of employment is considerable; but if my hon. Friend will supply me with particulars of the cases which he has in mind I will have inquiry made.