47. Captain TERRELLasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the importance to the nation, he can state whether any agreement has been reached between the Government and the trades unions affected for the dilution of expert building labour by the employment of ex-service men; and when, in that case, he anticipates that effect will be given to the arrangement so that local authorities, now faced with the growing unemployment and at the same time the slow progress of building, may know the earliest moment when they can expect relief?
§ Dr. ADDISONNegotiations are now proceeding, and I do not think that any statement can usefully be made at the present moment.
§ Dr. ADDISONI hope it will not be very long, probably in a week.
Captain TERRELLIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this question has been under consideration for very nearly a year?
§ Dr. ADDISONI know it has been under consideration for some time.