HC Deb 19 November 1918 vol 110 cc3337-8
32. Mr. RENDALL

asked the Minister of Reconstruction what special efforts he is making to enable master-builders to be discharged for whom work and labour is waiting and whose discharge will assist the existing shortage of houses, which will increase with the return of the troops?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I have been asked by my right hon. Friend to answer this question. The Minister of Labour is consulting the representatives both of masters and men in the building trade in order to ascertain, the names of pivotal men in the building trade whose early release will contribute most quickly to the re-establishment of this vital industry.