§ 33. Mr. G. THORNEasked the Minister of Health whether there is an adequate supply of labour for the housing schemes in course of completion; and, if not, what is the extent of the deficiency?
§ Sir A. MONDNo, Sir. On the 1st March there were 108,168 men, of whom 54,479 were skilled men employed on the housing schemes of local authorities and Public Utility Societies, while 10,686 additional skilled men are required immediately for the work actually in hand. A considerably larger number could, of course, be employed on schemes for which approval has been given.