HC Deb 23 July 1919 vol 118 c1347
35. Mr. HAILWOOD

asked the Minister of Labour what authority he has for employing 100 girls at the City Exhibition Hall, Deansgate, Manchester, making dolls and other toys; and what these dolls are costing the country, if due allowance be made for rent, rates, lighting, wages, etc.?

Sir R. HORNE

Eighty young women are receiving instruction in toy making, an industry which affords considerable possibilties in the way of subsequent employment. The work at the City Hall has only just commenced, but it will be possible to state the exact cost after the expiry of a few months.

Mr. HAILWOOD

Can the right hon. Gentleman state when he will vacate these premises, seeing that the hall is required for an important trade exhibition?

Sir R. HORNE

I have not been informed that the hall is immediately required, but if I have a complaint on that, I propose to take the complaint into consideration.