HC Deb 23 June 1921 vol 143 c1551
96. Mr. HALLS

asked the Minister of Labour how many men, apart from those employed by the Office of Works, are now employed under the scheme for ex-service men in the building trade?

Dr. MACNAMARA

According to reports furnished by the master builders about 150 ex-service men are now employed by them under the scheme, apart from those engaged by the Office of Works. As I said yesterday, the continued stagnation in industry generally makes it quite impossible, even with the best of intentions, to make any great headway at present.

Captain GEE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that many of these men have been victimised by the building trades unions?

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